What does PLANE mean?
plane
- Parts of Speech: noun, verb, adjective
- Definitions:
- noun: a flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions; an airplane
- verb: to make a surface flat or level; to travel by airplane
- adjective: flat or level
- Pronunciations:
- US: /pleɪn/
- UK: /pleɪn/
- Origin and Usage:
- The word "plane" comes from the Latin word "planus," meaning "flat." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a flat surface or a tool for making surfaces flat. In the early 20th century, "plane" also came to refer to an airplane.
- Synonyms:
- noun: surface, level, sheet, blade
- verb: level, smooth, flatten, shave
- adjective: flat, level, smooth
- Related Words:
- blade, board, plane, scale, slope
- Example Sentences:
- The carpenter used a plane to smooth the wood.
- The airplane was flying at 30,000 feet above the ground.
- The surface of the lake was as smooth as a plane.
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