Sailplane

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪlpleɪn/

Definitions of sailplane

noun a glider or sailplane is a type of aircraft that does not have an engine and is designed to fly using only the natural forces of the air, such as thermals and updrafts.

Example Sentences

A1 A sailplane is a type of glider that does not have an engine.

A2 I watched a sailplane gracefully glide through the sky.

B1 Learning to fly a sailplane requires skill and precision.

B2 The pilot expertly maneuvered the sailplane through turbulent air currents.

C1 Sailplanes are often used in competitive gliding events for their efficiency and performance.

C2 The design and technology of modern sailplanes have significantly advanced over the years.

Examples of sailplane in a Sentence

formal The sailplane gracefully glided through the sky, powered only by the currents of air.

informal I saw a cool sailplane flying overhead at the airshow.

slang Dude, that sailplane is so rad!

figurative Her dreams took flight like a sailplane soaring towards the horizon.

Grammatical Forms of sailplane

• past tense: sailplaned
• plural: sailplanes
• comparative: more sailplane
• superlative: most sailplane
• present tense: sailplanes
• future tense: will sailplane
• perfect tense: has sailplaned
• continuous tense: is sailplaning
• singular: sailplane
• positive degree: sailplane
• infinitive: to sailplane
• gerund: sailplaning
• participle: sailplaning

Origin and Evolution of sailplane

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sailplane' originated from the combination of 'sail' referring to the use of wind for propulsion and 'plane' as a flat surface, indicating a glider or aircraft designed for unpowered flight.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe gliders designed for soaring flight without an engine, the term 'sailplane' has evolved to encompass a broader range of recreational and competitive gliders used in modern aviation.