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Gliding

Gliders are powerless aircraft that use naturally occurring air currents called thermals to remain airborne.

currents: large portions of air moving in a certain direction. evolved: coming forth gradually into being. winch: a hauling or lifting device consisting of a rope, cable, or chain winding around a horizontal, rotating drum, turned by a crank or by motor or other power source. Words to Understand

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