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gliding
Etymology: AS, glidan, to glide 1 one of the four basic movements allowed by the various joints of the skeleton. It is common to all movable joints and permits one surface to move smoothly over an adjacent surface, regardless of shape. Gliding is the only motion allowed by most of the wrist and the ankle joints. gliding, n massage technique that comprises long and smooth strokes toward the heart. Commonly used for preparation and warming. Also called effleurage. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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