Hang Glider (Noun)
Meaning 1
A rider of a hang glider.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The experienced hang glider pilot expertly navigated through the air currents, performing tricks with ease.
- Her training and dedication as a hang glider allowed her to set multiple altitude records.
- His confidence soared as a skilled hang glider when he rode the thermals over the vast, open fields.
- Years of experience as a seasoned hang glider enabled her to react instinctively to any situation.
- As a certified hang glider instructor, she consistently emphasized safety procedures during her lessons.
Meaning 2
A glider resembling a large kite; the rider hangs from it while descending from a height.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hang glider soared through the air, its colorful wings glistening in the sunlight as the rider expertly navigated the currents.
- She had always been fascinated by the idea of flying, and learning to pilot a hang glider had been a dream come true.
- The instructor carefully checked the hang glider's harness and wings before giving the student the thumbs-up to take off.
- As the hang glider lifted off the mountain, the rider felt a rush of adrenaline and a sense of weightlessness.
- The hang glider's wingspan was impressive, and it glided smoothly through the air, its rider suspended effortlessly beneath.