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Meaning of glide ratio | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Suomi liitoluku

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

glide reflection glide time Glided glideosome glidepath glidepaths