To move easily without stopping and without effort or noise. (Cambridge Dictionary)
Move with a smooth, quiet continuous motion. (Oxford Dictionaries)
To move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly. (Merriam – Webster)
If you glide somewhere, you move silently and in a smooth and effortless way. (Collins Dictionary)
When birds or aeroplanes glide, they float on air currents. (Collins Dictionary)
Example
Glide Image Loader: The Advanced

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