plane
/pleɪn/
verb
- To smooth or shape wood with a plane tool.
- I need to plane this piece of wood before I can use it in the project.
- He planed the rough board until it was smooth to the touch.
- She planed the edges of the shelf to remove the splinters.
- To glide or soar without flapping wings, like a bird or aircraft.
- The eagle planed on the warm air currents high above the valley.
- The paper airplane planed across the room and landed on the desk.
- The hang glider planed gently down to the beach below.
noun
- A vehicle with wings and engines that flies through the air.
- The plane flew over the mountains at 30,000 feet.
- We boarded the plane at gate 12 for our flight to Chicago.
- She was nervous about flying, but the plane ride was smooth.
- A flat, level surface in geometry or in general use.
- A square is a shape that lies on a single plane.
- The carpenter checked that the tabletop was a perfect plane.
- In geometry class, we learned about points, lines, and planes.
- A tool with a sharp blade used to smooth or shape wood.
- He used a plane to make the door fit perfectly in the frame.
- The woodworker ran the plane along the edge of the board.
- You can borrow my plane if you need to smooth that rough surface.
- A level of existence, thought, or development.
- Their friendship exists on a spiritual plane, not just a social one.
- Meditation can help you reach a higher plane of consciousness.
- The two artists work on a completely different creative plane.