Pronunciation

/plneɪ/

Definitions

Noun

1. Aircraft: A powered, fixed-wing vehicle that flies through the air, typically with one or more propellers or jet engines, used for transport, military operations, or aerial photography.
   • Example: “The plane took off from the runway and soared into the sky.”
2. Sheet of flat material: A thin, flat piece of a material, such as wood or metal, often used for construction or manufacturing.
   • Example: “The carpenter carefully measured the plane of the wood.”
3. Level or surface: A flat, even surface, especially one that is horizontal.
   • Example: “The table was not level, so he adjusted the legs with a spirit level.”

Verb

1. To travel by air in a plane.
   • Example: “We’re planning a trip to Europe by plane next summer.”
2. To smooth or flatten the surface of a material using a woodworking tool called a plane.
   • Example: “The carpenter used his hand plane to refine the edge of the board.”

Adjective

1. Level or parallel to a reference plane.
   • Example: “The floor was perfectly plane.”

Adverb

1. In a straight, level manner.
   • Example: “He flew the plane straight down the runway.”

Phrases

• “Boarding the plane” means getting on an aircraft to begin a journey.
• “Fly a plane” refers to operating an aircraft as a pilot.
• “Keep the plane steady” means maintaining a constant and stable flight path.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The passengers watched the plane descend towards the runway.”
• Verb: “The pilot skillfully landed the small plane on the airstrip.”
• Adjective: “The surface of the table was incredibly plane.”
• Adverb: “The plane flew at a plane altitude of 30,000 feet.”

Synonyms

• Airplane
• Aeroplane
• Aircraft
• Aviator’s craft
• Winged vehicle
• Flat bar (woodworking)