plane

A1
Pronunciation
/pleɪn/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

A level or flat surface.

2 Definition

A flat surface extending infinitely in all directions (e.g. horizontal or vertical plane).

3 Definition

A level of existence or development. (eg, astral plane)

4 Definition

A roughly flat, thin, often moveable structure used to create lateral force by the flow of air or water over its surface, found on aircraft, submarines, etc.

5 Definition

(Unicode) Any of a number of designated ranges of sequential code points.

6 Definition

An imaginary plane which divides the body into two portions.

7 Definition

A tool for smoothing wood by removing thin layers from the surface.

8 Definition

An airplane; an aeroplane.

9 Definition

Any of various nymphalid butterflies, of various genera, having a slow gliding flight. Also called aeroplanes.

10 Definition

The butterfly Bindahara phocides, family Lycaenidae, of Asia and Australasia.

11 Definition

A deciduous tree of the genus Platanus.

12 Definition

(Northern UK) A sycamore.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To smooth (wood) with a plane.

2 Definition

To move in a way that lifts the bow of a boat out of the water.

3 Definition

To glide or soar.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of a surface: flat or level.