Plane

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪn/

Plane (noun)

  1. A machine with wings that flies through the air, carrying people or goods.
  2. A flat, two-dimensional surface that extends infinitely in all directions.
  3. A tool used to make wood surfaces smooth by shaving off thin layers.

Examples

  • The plane took off smoothly despite the weather.
  • Passengers boarded the plane quickly.

Common collocations: board a plane, catch a plane, plane ticket, flat plane, horizontal plane

Synonyms of Plane

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Plane

  • describing surfaces
  • describing surfaces