English Explanatory Dictionary

biplane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Composed of, or relating to, two planes (flat surfaces extending infinitely in all directions).
  2. Having, or consisting of, two superposed planes, aerocurves, etc.
noun
  1. An airplane that has two main wings, one above the other and supported by struts.
verb
  1. To fly in a biplane.

Pronunciation

/ˈbaɪpleɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-biplane.wav

Word forms

biplane biplanes biplaning biplaned

Etymology

From bi- + plane.

Synonyms

biplanar

Derived words

hydrobiplane
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