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plane — plane1 [plān] n. [ME < MFr plasne < L platanus < Gr platanos < platys, broad (see PLATY ): from its broad leaves] any of a genus (Platanus) of trees of the plane tree family having maplelike leaves, spherical dry fruits, and bark that … English World dictionary
plane — English has five distinct planes, four of which are essentially the same word as plain. These come ultimately from Latin plānus, but preserve its ‘flat’ meanings rather than (like plain) its ‘clear’ meanings. Plane ‘flat surface’ [17] comes from… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
plane — English has five distinct planes, four of which are essentially the same word as plain. These come ultimately from Latin plānus, but preserve its ‘flat’ meanings rather than (like plain) its ‘clear’ meanings. Plane ‘flat surface’ [17] comes from… … Word origins
sail|plane — «SAYL PLAYN», noun, verb, planed, plan|ing. –n. a lightweight glider with especially long wings to take advantage of rising air currents so as to remain aloft, as distinguished from a heavy glider, designed to be towed by a powered aircraft;… … Useful english dictionary
List of gliders — Abbott Baynes Sailplanes Ltd= =Abrial= *Abrial A 12 Bagoas *Abrial A 2 VautourAdvanced Aeromarine*Advanced Aeromarine SierraAdvanced Soaring Concepts*Advanced Soaring Concepts Falcon *Advanced Soaring Concepts Spirit *Advanced Soaring Concepts… … Wikipedia
Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug — Logo of the Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug The Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug, or DFS (German Research Institute for Sailplane Flight) was formed in 1933 to centralise all gliding activity in Germany. It was formed by the… … Wikipedia
locomotion — /loh keuh moh sheuhn/, n. the act or power of moving from place to place. [1640 50; see LOCOMOTIVE, MOTION] * * * Any of various animal movements that result in progression from one place to another. Locomotion is classified as either… … Universalium
Gliding — is a recreational activity and competitive sport in which pilots fly un powered aircraft known as gliders or sailplanes. Properly, the term gliding refers to descending flight of a heavier than air craft, whereas soaring is the correct term to… … Wikipedia
List of Forgotten Realms characters — This is a list of fictional characters from the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the Dungeons Dragons fantasy role playing game. Most of these characters have appeared in the multiple series of novels set in the Forgotten Realms. Contents:… … Wikipedia
Karl Otto Lange — For the person persecuted by the Nazis, see Karl Lange Karl Otto Heinrich Lange, Dr. Ing. (1903 ndash; 1973) was a pioneer in aviation (soaring), atmospheric science, engineering education, and biomedical engineering (effects of gravity and… … Wikipedia
