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Sailplane

//ˈseɪlˌpleɪn// noun, verb

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

From sail + plane.

Etymology 2

From sail + plane.

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