Associations to the word «Sailplane»

Wiktionary

SAILPLANE, noun. (aircraft) A glider that is optimised for soaring and is equipped with fixed wings and fuselage.

Dictionary definition

SAILPLANE, noun. Aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces.
SAILPLANE, verb. Fly a plane without an engine.

Wise words

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