Aeroplane

Word AEROPLANE
Character 9
Hyphenation aer o plane
Pronunciations /ˈeə.ɹə.pleɪn/

Definitions and meanings of "Aeroplane"

What do we mean by aeroplane?

A plane placed in the air for aërostatical experiments. noun

A flying-machine invented by Victor Tatin and successfully tried at the French experiment-station of Chalais-Meudon in 1879. noun

A plane or curved (see aërocurve) surface, used to sustain a flying-machine or a gliding-machine in the air, or in aërodynamical experiments. noun

A flying-machine driven by an engine and supported by the pressure of the air upon the under side of plane or curved surfaces known as ‘aëroplanes’ or ‘aërocurves.’ (See def. 1.) noun

A light rigid plane used in aërial navigation to oppose sudden upward or downward movement in the air, as in gliding machines; specif., such a plane slightly inclined and driven forward as a lifting device in some flying machines. Also called airfoil. noun

Hence, a heavier-than-air flying machine using such a device to provide lift. In a modern aeroplane, the airfoils are called the wings, and most of the lift is derived from these surfaces. In contrast to helicopters, the wings are fixed to the passenger compartment (airframe) and do not move relative to the frame; thus such a machine is called a fixed-wing aircraft. These machines are called monoplanes, biplanes, triplanes, or quadruplanes, according to the number of main supporting planes (wings) used in their construction. After 1940 few planes with more than one airfoil were constructed, and these are used by hobbyists or for special purposes. Being heavier than air they depend for their levitation on motion imparted by the thrust from either propellers driven by an engine, or, in a jet plane, by the reaction from a high-velocity stream of gases expelled rearward from a jet engine. They start from the ground by a run on small wheels or runners, and are guided by a steering apparatus consisting of horizontal and vertical movable planes, which usually form part of the wings or tail. There are many varieties of form and construction, which in some cases are known by the names of their inventors. In U.S., an aeroplane is usually called an airplane or plane. noun

A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings. noun

An aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets noun

A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

An airfoil.

Any of various nymphalid butterflies, of various genera, having a slow gliding flight. Also called planes.

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The word "aeroplane" in example sentences

In this work the aeroplane is the handmaiden of industry. ❋ Unknown (1936)

But, at last, he has made for himself a machine which he calls the aeroplane and the tedious problem has been solved quite satisfactorily, so that we now hear a great deal about monoplanes and biplanes, all of which are classed under the general heading of aeroplanes. ❋ Unknown (1900)

DeviousMrBlonde lovely stuff. the planet of the apes one with the paper aeroplane is fantastic. blog comments powered by Disqus ❋ Unknown (2010)

Pissing on the floor or seats of a subway, bus, or aeroplane is considered 'wrong'. ❋ Unknown (2007)

As it is, the aeroplane is primarily a thing for dropping bombs and the radio primarily a thing for whipping up nationalism. ❋ Unknown (1945)

When asked if the aeroplane is one of ours the invariable reply is "Ndia, hii udege yeta Alhamdullilah." ❋ Unknown (1944)

Perhaps their biggest work has been done in aeroplane construction, tractor building and certain of the heavier engineering and basic industries. ❋ Unknown (1934)

I think that the aeroplane is not only useful to make contacts quickly; it is also useful in another way which occurred to me at lunchtime-and that is in getting away from people. ❋ Unknown (1933)

Assuming always that the aeroplane is flying at a reasonable height, it should be able to make a safe landing without exposing its passengers to injury. ❋ Unknown (1930)

A commercial aeroplane is one which will pay, or can be supported economically or from a business point of view, in the air, that is, one that has a high enough pay load. ❋ Unknown (1929)

"Nevertheless, an aeroplane is a fascinating thing," said the doctor. ❋ Lucy Maud (1921)

A no-name aeroplane loomed stubby and sinister in the twilight. ❋ Le Carre, John, 1931- (2006)

We're ourselves again, the same band of brothers that set out from Luton in the same no-name aeroplane twenty-four hours earlier, coming home with our tails up and a contract in our pocket, everything to play for and the Cup within our grasp! ❋ Le Carre, John, 1931- (2006)

For a time indeed the aeroplane was the safest as well as the swiftest method of getting about the world. ❋ Herbert George (2006)

“To fly in an aeroplane is an experience worth living for.” ❋ William Kalush (2006)

The aeroplane was the quaint regulator of public business in the ❋ Thomas Edward (2003)

'The aeroplane might be the means of putting us in touch with the clearing-house,' he said. ❋ Shute, Nevil, 1899-1960 (1951)

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