aeroplane

as inflying machine

as inairplane

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Synonyms for aeroplane

noun early aircraft

More words related to aeroplane

airplane

noun. vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air

Word Origin & History

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).

Example Sentences for aeroplane

Air pressure is a big factor in the matter of aeroplane horsepower.

The submersible was sighted on July 1, 1915, by a French aeroplane.

That kind of aeroplane couldn't have any tire trouble, 'cause it hasn't got any tires.

It is a fact that the aeroplane came after, but not a fact that it came from, the motor-car.

That of being spies and tampering with the aeroplane last night!

He's not in the aeroplane and I can't imagine where he may be!

And so far as we know they haven't got an aeroplane to take the place of the same trees.

His habit of carrying a shot-gun with him in his aeroplane was one manifestation of it.

At this point it headed west and sped in pursuit of the French aeroplane.

Suddenly a puff of white smoke appeared below the aeroplane.

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flying machine

Synonyms for aeroplane

airplane