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noun

volplane

volplane · volplanes

A steep, controlled dive, especially by an aircraft with the engine offA steep, controlled dive, especially by an aircraft with the engine off.

/ˈvɒlpleɪn/

Meaning

1 senses

A steep, controlled dive, especially by an aircraft with the engine off.

Origin

From French vol plané (“gliding flight”).

From French vol plané (“gliding flight”).

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Forms

plural: volplanes

Singular	volplane
Plural	volplanes

regular

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

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