plane
Translation
aeroplane, plane, flat surface, level
Examples
The plane is flying high.
The aeroplane is flying high.
A cube has six planes.
A cube has six planes.
The carpenter used a plane.
The carpenter used a plane.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the plane)) an aeroplane The plane took off on time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aeroplane, aircraft; flat surface
Etymology
From Latin 'planus' meaning 'flat, level'. The aircraft sense is a shortening of 'aeroplane'.
Memory Tips
Picture a flat (plane) piece of paper being folded into a paper aeroplane (plane) to remember the different meanings.