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volplane

Syllabification: (vol·plane)
Pronunciation: /ˈvälˌplān, ˈvôl-/

Aeronautics
Definition of volplane

noun

  • a controlled dive or downward flight at a steep angle, especially by an airplane with the engine shut off.

verb

[no object]
  • (of an airplane) make a controlled dive or downward flight, especially with the engine shut off.

Origin:

early 20th century: from French vol plané, literally 'glided flight'

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