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
- 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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