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Synonyms for aeroplane


Grammar : Noun
Spell : air-uh-pleyn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛər əˌpleɪn

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Définition of aeroplane

Origin :
  • 1866, from French aéroplane (1855), from Greek aero- "air" (see air (n.1)) + stem of French planer "to soar," from Latin planus "level, flat" (see plane (n.1)). Originally in reference to surfaces (such as the protective shell casings of beetles' wings); meaning "heavier than air flying machine" first attested 1873, probably an independent English coinage (see airplane).
  • As in flying machine : noun early aircraft
  • As in airplane : noun vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air
Example sentences :
  • Air pressure is a big factor in the matter of aeroplane horsepower.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • The submersible was sighted on July 1, 1915, by a French aeroplane.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • That kind of aeroplane couldn't have any tire trouble, 'cause it hasn't got any tires.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • It is a fact that the aeroplane came after, but not a fact that it came from, the motor-car.
  • Extract from : « Is civilization a disease? » by Stanton Coit
  • He's not in the aeroplane and I can't imagine where he may be!
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal » by G. Harvey Ralphson
  • That of being spies and tampering with the aeroplane last night!
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal » by G. Harvey Ralphson
  • And so far as we know they haven't got an aeroplane to take the place of the same trees.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts on Hudson Bay » by G. Harvey Ralphson
  • His habit of carrying a shot-gun with him in his aeroplane was one manifestation of it.
  • Extract from : « Danger! and Other Stories » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • At this point it headed west and sped in pursuit of the French aeroplane.
  • Extract from : « Fighting in France » by Ross Kay
  • Suddenly a puff of white smoke appeared below the aeroplane.
  • Extract from : « Fighting in France » by Ross Kay

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