Meaning of the word plane in English

What does plane mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plane

US /pleɪn/

UK /pleɪn/

a flat surface in which a straight line joining any two points on it would wholly lie

Example:

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The points all lie on the same plane.

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The architect drew the building's floor plane.

Synonym:

surface level flat horizontal

an aircraft, especially one with fixed wings, powered by propellers or jet engines

Example:

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We took a plane to London.

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The plane landed safely.

Synonym:

aircraft airplane aeroplane

a tool consisting of a block with a projecting blade, used for smoothing or shaping wood

Example:

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He used a woodworking plane to smooth the rough edges of the timber.

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The carpenter sharpened his plane blade.

Synonym:

jointer smoother scraper

make (a surface) flat or level with a plane

Example:

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He carefully planed the surface of the wooden board.

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The carpenter will plane the door to fit the frame.

Synonym:

smooth level flatten even out

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