volplane

[vɒlˈpleɪn]

volplane Definition

• 1. to glide in an airplane with the engine cut off
• 2. to glide towards the earth in an airplane without engine power

Using volplane: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "volplane" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The pilot had to volplane the plane after the engine failed.

• Example

  The glider volplaned gracefully towards the landing strip.

volplane Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for volplane

• glide
• soar
• swoop
• coast
• descend

Phrases with volplane

• volplane into

  to glide or descend into a particular place or situation

  Example

  The company's profits volplaned into the red this quarter.

• volplane out of

  to glide or ascend out of a particular place or situation

  Example

  The bird volplaned out of sight, disappearing into the clouds.

• volplane over

  to glide or fly over a particular area or object

  Example

  The eagle volplaned over the treetops, scanning for prey below.

Origins of volplane

from French 'voler' meaning 'to fly' and 'planer' meaning 'to glide'

📌

Summary: volplane in Brief

'Volplane' [vɒlˈpleɪn] is a verb that refers to the act of gliding in an airplane without engine power. It can also mean to glide towards the earth in an airplane with the engine cut off. Examples include 'The pilot had to volplane the plane after the engine failed.' and 'The glider volplaned gracefully towards the landing strip.' The phrase 'volplane into' means to descend into a particular place or situation.