plane — an aircraft with wings and engines
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an aircraft with wings and engines
Pronunciation (IPA): /pleɪn/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he can fly, so he made a paper plane and jumped off the couch.
- The plane was delayed because the pilot forgot his glasses at home.
- She studies plane geometry in math class.
plane
NOUN[/pleɪn/]
an aircraft with wings and engines
a large commercial airplane with extended wings and visible jet engines sits on the tarmac preparing for takeoff. The pilot can be seen through the cockpit window making final checks before departure. Ground crew members wave signal batons directing the aircraft toward the runway. The plane's engines begin to glow with power as it starts moving forward. Airport workers step back safely as the aircraft gains speed for takeoff. Other planes wait in the distance while this one prepares to soar into the sky. an aircraft with wings and engines ready for flight
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'planus', meaning flat or level. The aviation sense emerged in the early 20th century, named after the characteristic flat wings of aircraft.
Breakdown
planus (flat, level) → plane. The suffix -ane was added in English to denote an object or vehicle with flat surfaces.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks he can fly, so he made a paper plane and jumped off the couch.”
“The plane was delayed because the pilot forgot his glasses at home.”
“She studies plane geometry in math class.”
“The carpenter used a plane to smooth the wooden surface.”
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