noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

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

glideraerodynamic efficiencyaeroplaneairliftairplaneballoon

Antonyms

All antonyms

engine-assisted flightpowered aircraftpowered flight

Etymology

From sail + plane.