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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.

2 a smooth, continuous movement. Compare angular movement, circumduction, rotation.

gliding,

n massage technique that comprises long and smooth strokes toward the heart. Commonly used for preparation and warming. Also called
effleurage.

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gliding (redirected from soaring)

gliding
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