Microlight
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microlight is a noun meaning (aviation) An ultralight aircraft.
Meaning
(aviation) An ultralight aircraft.
More Meanings
- (aviation) The smallest manned aircraft classification, composed of ultralights and verylights; smaller than light aircraft.
- A very small light.
Example Sentences
"I took $100, bought microlights and made the gloves myself," said Lim.
I’ve flown in flimsy microlights, soaring serenely above rich farmland. I’ve ridden tactical combat helicopters missions, skimming the desert floor and banking hard around sand dunes.
One of the things making the trip possible is Rutherford’s microlight aircraft. Microlights are small one or two-seat planes used for leisure or personal transport. If she completes her trip, Rutherford will also claim the record for the youngest person to circumnavigate the world solo in a microlight aircraft.
Word Forms
- microlights
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include microlighter, very light, microlighting, super light, microflyer, microlite.
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