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sailplane

/ˈseɪlpleɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does sailplane mean?

noun

A type of glider aircraft that uses rising air currents to stay aloft, typically designed for recreational or competitive flying.

Example

"The sailplane soared through the sky, its wings glinting in the sunlight as it rode the thermal currents."

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