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volplane

vol·plane [ vól plàyn ]


intransitive verb  (past and past participle vol·planed, present participle vol·plan·ing, 3rd person present singular vol·planes)
Definition:
 
1. glide to ground: to glide toward the ground in an airplane with the engine turned off

2. move by gliding: to travel or move by gliding



noun  (plural vol·planes)
Definition:
 
act of gliding: a glide toward the ground in an aircraft with the engine turned off

[Early 20th century. < French vol plané "planed flight"]
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