English Explanatory Dictionary

foreplane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A relatively flat surface located well forward of a vehicle's center of gravity used for stability and, when movable, used for steering and attitude control; common on submarines, also used on surface ships and aircraft.

Word forms

foreplane foreplanes

Etymology

From fore- + plane.

Synonyms

bowplane canard
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