Plane Definition

plane
adjective
  1. having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another; "a flat desk"; "acres of level farmland"; "a plane surface"; "skirts sewn with fine flat seams"
noun
  1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane"
  2. (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape; "we will refer to the plane of the graph as the X-Y plane"; "any line joining two points on a plane lies wholly on that plane"
  3. a level of existence or development; "he lived on a worldly plane"
  4. a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood
  5. a carpenter's hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood; "the cabinetmaker used a plane for the finish work"
verb
  1. cut or remove with or as if with a plane; "The machine shaved off fine layers from the piece of wood"
  2. travel on the surface of water
  3. make even or smooth, with or as with a carpenter's plane; "plane the top of the door"

"Plane" in song lyrics

See how plane is used in real songs:

  • "A kilo load of cocaine out of a plane"
    2 Live Crew — In the Dust
  • "And a whole lot cheaper than a plane"
    69 Boyz — Da Train
  • "You.ll be riding cloud 9 when you flying a plane"
    69 Boyz — Freak Ya Down 2 Da Bass

Usage tips for "plane"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "plane" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for plane to find words that pair well.

Look up another word