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plane

/pleɪn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large aircraft with a single horizontal wing, used for transporting passengers and cargo.

    - "The plane landed safely at the airport."
    - "I have a fear of flying in planes."
Pronunciation
  1. /pleɪn/



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  2. /pleɪn/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with plane
rains , chains , gains , pains
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. plane (English) : a flat or level surface

  2. plane (English) : to level or make flat

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. plane (Spanish) : flat

  2. plane (English) : to level or make flat

Variants
List of all variants of plane that leads to same result
buttonwood , plane , plane tree , planes , sycamore , planed , planer , planers , planing , plane angle , plane angles , plane geometries , plane geometry , plane of polarization , plane-polarized
Forms
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planes, planed, planing

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'plan' meaning 'flat', 'level', or 'floor'. The word evolved to mean 'a flat or level surface', then 'a wooden board or tablet', and finally 'a type of vehicle that can fly'.

Trivia
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  1. The first powered flight took place in a plane designed by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903.

  2. The largest plane ever built is the Antonov An-225, which has a wingspan of 88 meters (289 feet) and a maximum takeoff weight of 640,000 kg (1,411,000 lb).

Related Concepts
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  1. aircraft: A type of vehicle that can fly, including planes, helicopters, and hot air balloons.

  2. aviation: The science or practice of flying aircraft, including design, development, operation, and maintenance.

Culture
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The plane has been a symbol of modernity, freedom, and travel since its inception in the early 20th century. It has been featured in literature, art, music, and film, representing the human desire to explore new places and connect with people from different parts of the world.

How to Memorize "plane"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large metal bird with wings and a tail, flying through the sky.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'travel' when you see or hear the word 'plane'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Pilots Are Nice, They Fly Airplanes' to help remember the word 'plane'.

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