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sailplane

/ˈseɪlpleɪn/

sailplanenoun

sailplanes

/ˈseɪlpleɪn/

Translations

планер

The sailplane soared gracefully through the sky.

Планер грациозно парил в небе.

Additional translations

планёрОрфографический вариант.

Definitions

A type of glider aircraft that is designed to fly without an engine, using rising air currents to stay aloft.

The pilot skillfully maneuvered the sailplane to catch the thermal updrafts and extend the flight time.

Synonyms

soaring aircraft

glider

airplane

hang glider

Antonyms

motorplane

powered airplane

powered aircraft

sailplaneverb

sailplaned

Past Simple

sailplaned

Past Participle

sailplaning

Gerund

/ˈseɪlˌpleɪn/

Translations

планироватьАвиация; о полёте без двигателя.

Experienced pilots often sailplane along mountain ridges to exploit updrafts.

Опытные пилоты часто планируют вдоль горных хребтов, используя восходящие потоки.

Definitions

To fly in a sailplane; to engage in the activity of soaring without an engine.

Experienced pilots often sailplane along mountain ridges to exploit updrafts.

Synonyms

soar

fly a glider

pilot a glider

fly a sailplane

glide in a sailplane

soar in a sailplane

Antonyms

sailplaneadjective

/ˈseɪlˌpleɪn/

Used attributively to describe things relating to sailplanes (e.g., "sailplane pilot").

Translations

планерныйАтрибутивное употребление; авиация.

The sailplane club organized a winter seminar.

Планерный клуб организовал зимний семинар.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for sailplanes or sailplaning.

The club purchased new sailplane equipment for the training fleet.

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