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Plane

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/ˈpleɪn/

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Syllable breakdown

plane

Dictionary meaning

Having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another.

Examples

  • The flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane.
  • The cabinetmaker used a plane for the finish work.

Synonyms: flat

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Ephemeral

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Obsequious

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