sailplane meaning

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sailplane (noun): aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces.

sailplane has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

sailplane as a noun

  1. aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces

    Synonyms: glider

    Type of: heavier-than-air craft

    Kinds: hang glider

sailplane as a verb

  1. fly a plane without an engine

    Synonyms: soar

    Type of: glide

    Related forms: sailplaning

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in NE · 9-letter words

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