Cryptic crossword clue
Gliding along quietly, an artist’s not feeling well 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PARASAILING

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The straight part
We know that "Gliding along" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gliding along = parasailing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PARASAILING mean?

PARASAILING verb
  1. To take part in the recreational activity of parasailing.
PARASAILING noun
  1. A recreational activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a specially designed parachute, known as a parasail.

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