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sailplane Definition

sail·plane (sāl′plān′)

noun

a light glider especially designed for soaring

intransitive verb -·planed′, -·plan′·ing

to fly a sailplane

sailplane Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • fly: He also holds an instrument rated commercial pilot's license and has keen interest and experience flying sailplanes and hang-gliders.

Modifies a noun

  • racing: Sailplane racing is a very different kind of race from other more conventional types of racing.
  • design: This book is concerned with the sport of soaring, and mainly with the mathematical basis of sailplane design and operation.