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sailplane

noun

  1. type of glider aircraft used in the sport of gliding
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verb

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪlˌpleɪn/

noun

Etymology: From sail + plane.

  1. A glider that is optimised for soaring and is equipped with fixed wings and fuselage.

verb

Etymology: From sail + plane.

  1. To fly in a sailplane.