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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A glider that is optimised for soaring and is equipped with fixed wings and fuselage.
2. 2
   aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To fly in a sailplane.
2. 2
   fly a plane without an engine wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

glideraeroplaneairliftairplaneballoonbe airborne

Etymology

From sail + plane.

Related phrases

hang glidermotor glider

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