Biplane

Quick meaning: Biplane is an adjective meaning Composed of, or relating to, two planes (flat surfaces extending infinitely in all directions).

Meaning

Composed of, or relating to, two planes (flat surfaces extending infinitely in all directions).

More Meanings

1. (aviation) Having, or consisting of, two superposed planes, aerocurves, etc.
2. (aviation) An airplane that has two main wings, one above the other and supported by struts.
3. (intransitive, rare) To fly in a biplane.

Example Sentences

a biplane rudder

biplane angiography

For an unforgettable experience, try llama trekking along a gentle trail in the White River National Forest, […] There also are sky-high balloon rides, biplaning, hang gliding, paragliding and plenty of wilderness paths for hiking.

The left apical 4-chamber image is used for one measurement and for a “biplane” estimate (that averages values from orthogonal planes), either the right parasternal long-axis image (the authors' preference) or the left apical 2-chamber view (shown here) is also measured. […] Either a biplane (Simpson) method of discs or a 3D volumetric rendering is used for LV volume measurements in human echocardiography laboratories.

Word Forms

• biplanes
• biplaning
• biplaned

Synonyms for biplane

Depending on context, synonyms include biplanar.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include seater, monoplane, triplane, biplanal, diplanar, quadriplanar.

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