glide slope

/glaɪd sloʊp/
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Definitions of glide slope
  1. noun
    the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
    synonyms: approach, approach path, glide path
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    type of:
    air lane, airway, flight path, skyway
    a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
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