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Sailplane Definition & Meaning

sailplane
noun
  1. aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
verb
  1. fly a plane without an engine

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Frequently asked questions

What does sailplane mean?
aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces fly a plane without an engine
What part of speech is sailplane?
Sailplane is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does sailplane have?
Sailplane has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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