Foreplane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Foreplane is a noun meaning (nautical, aeronautics) A relatively flat surface located well forward of a vehicle's center of gravity used for stability and, when movable, used for steering and attitude control; common on submarines, also used on surface ships and aircraft.
Meaning
(nautical, aeronautics) A relatively flat surface located well forward of a vehicle's center of gravity used for stability and, when movable, used for steering and attitude control; common on submarines, also used on surface ships and aircraft.
Word Forms
- foreplanes
Synonyms for foreplane
Depending on context, synonyms include bowplane, canard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forebody, foredeck, forebridge, forehold, foreposition, prow.
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