Plane and Sailplane

Plane

Plane noun - A vehicle for traveling through the air that has fixed wings for lift.
Usage example: a plane flew overhead

Sailplane and plane are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sailplane" instead a noun "Plane".

Nearby Words: planed, planet, planar, planer, planing

Sailplane

Sailplane noun - Aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces.
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Plane and sailplane are semantically related. You can use "Plane" instead a noun "Sailplane".
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