kilt

verb

Definition of kiltnext
as in to coast

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  1. coast
  2. sail
  3. fly
  4. glide
Verb
  • The Celtics, after coasting through the first half through impressive shot-making, had to clamp down.
    Boston Herald, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The dining room was all warm, wooden paneling that undulated across the ceiling, booths like half-moons and mostly quiet tables ogling each course … and the champagne cart that coasted throughout the room.
    Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of coast
Verb
  • Many of the incompletions were the result of his inaccuracy as Darnold sailed multiple passes toward the sideline and over the middle.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who sailed to an easy reelection for his sixth term last year, announced that would be his final campaign.
    Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of sail
Verb
  • Half-mast refers to flags flown on ships, while half-staff is used for flags flown on land.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The first one, which flew in January 2021, lofted 143 satellites to orbit, a single-launch record that still stands.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of fly
Verb
  • The creamy soft bubbles glide across your mouth to conclude in a refreshing tart apple finish.
    Liz Thach, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In this festive flick, Sierra glides through the slopes of romance under the hospitality of a brooding lodge owner (Chord Overstreet) and his charming daughter (Olivia Perez).
    Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of glide
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