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sailplane en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈseɪlˌpleɪn/

Etymology

From sail + plane.

Meanings

  1. (qualifier:aircraft) A glider that is optimised for soaring and is equipped with fixed wings and fuselage.

Forms

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sailplanes Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

sailplaner

Relateds

motor glider · paraglider · hang glider

sailplane en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈseɪlˌpleɪn/

Etymology

From sail + plane.

Meanings

  1. To fly in a sailplane.

Forms

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sailplaned Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
sailplaned Tense=Past lexicographic
sailplaning Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
sailplanes Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic