glide ratio

Noun

Meaning

(aviation) The instantaneous ratio of horizontal speed to rate of fall for a glider.

The maximum ratio of horizontal speed to rate of fall that a glider can maintain.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

glide path glide slope

Related terms

GLIDE number

Close letter words and terms

glide on skates glide pad glide path glide reflection glide slope glide-bomb