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sailplane

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Sailplane (noun) means a glider built with fixed wings and a body designed especially for riding air currents.

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A glider built with fixed wings and a body designed especially for riding air currents.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from sail and plane.

Synonyms

glider

Related words

aeroplane glider

Rhymes for sailplane

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What is the meaning of sailplane?

"sailplane" (noun) means a glider built with fixed wings and a body designed especially for riding air currents.

What is another word for sailplane?

Other words for "sailplane" include glider.

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