Definitions for volplaneˈvɒlˌpleɪn
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vol•planeˈvɒlˌpleɪn(v.i.)-planed, -plan•ing
to glide toward the earth in an airplane with no motor power or with the power shut off.
Category: Aeronautics
Origin of volplane:
1905–10; < F
vol′plan`ist(n.)
Wiktionary
volplane(Noun)
a steep, controlled dive, especially by an aircraft with the engine off
volplane(Verb)
to make a volplane
Origin: French vol plané ‘gliding flight’.
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