plane

noun
UK: /pleɪn/
US: /pleɪn/

  1. A flat, level surface. It can also describe a level of existence or development.

    1. The carpenter smoothed the wood with a plane. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to operate on a level playing plane for fair competition. [ ] [ ]

  2. An airplane; a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings.

    1. I saw a plane flying overhead today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The plane landed safely despite the turbulent weather conditions. [ ] [ ]

  3. A tool with a blade used for smoothing wood.

    1. He used a plane to shave the edges of the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The craftsman carefully adjusted the plane before smoothing the surface. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

flat aircraft airplane even level
plane verb

  1. To travel by airplane.

    1. We will plane to Spain next summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. They plane to New York to visit their family during the holidays. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make something smooth or level with a plane (tool).

    1. He used a plane to smooth the surface of the table. [ ] [ ]
    2. The carpenter planed the door frame to ensure a perfect fit. [ ] [ ]
plane adjective

  1. Completely level or flat.

    1. The field was plane and ready for the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pilot navigated through plane skies without any turbulence. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plane" in English means: A flat, level surface. It can also describe a level of existence or development., An airplane; a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings., A tool with a blade used for smoothing wood..

The phonetic transcription of "plane" is /pleɪn/ in British English and /pleɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plane": flat, aircraft, airplane, even, level.

Example usage of "plane": "The carpenter smoothed the wood with a plane.". More examples on the page.