nounπShareA level or flat surface."The carpenter used a hand planes to smooth the rough wood surface, creating level planes for the tabletop. "areamathphysicsbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flat surface extending infinitely in all directions (e.g. horizontal or vertical plane)."The architect used computer software to visualize different planes of the building's design, like the floor planes and wall planes. "mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA level of existence or development. (eg, astral plane)"Some believe dreams offer glimpses into other planes of existence, where reality is different. "theoryphilosophybeingmindsoulstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA roughly flat, thin, often moveable structure used to create lateral force by the flow of air or water over its surface, found on aircraft, submarines, etc."The small model airplane had adjustable planes on its wings to help it turn. "partvehiclenauticalmachinetechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Unicode) Any of a number of designated ranges of sequential code points."When designing a new font, developers must understand how Unicode organizes characters into different planes, each containing a specific range of code points. "computingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn imaginary plane which divides the body into two portions."The doctor showed us diagrams of the body, explaining how different planes β like the sagittal and coronal planes β help us understand its anatomy. "anatomymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tool for smoothing wood by removing thin layers from the surface."The carpenter used his planes to smooth the rough surface of the wooden table. "utensilworkmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo smooth (wood) with a plane."The carpenter planes the rough edges of the shelf to make it smooth. "materialworkutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn airplane; an aeroplane."Many planes fly over my house every day on their way to the airport. "vehicletechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various nymphalid butterflies, of various genera, having a slow gliding flight. Also called aeroplanes."As we walked through the butterfly garden, we watched the planes drift lazily from flower to flower, their slow, gliding flight a mesmerizing dance. "animalinsectvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe butterfly Bindahara phocides, family Lycaenidae, of Asia and Australasia."The children at the butterfly farm were excited to see the planes, with their distinctive brown and white markings, flitting among the flowering bushes. "animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move in a way that lifts the bow of a boat out of the water."As the speedboat gained speed, it began to plane, skimming across the water with its bow lifted high. "nauticalsailingvehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo glide or soar.""The eagle planes effortlessly above the mountain, searching for prey." "vehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA deciduous tree of the genus Platanus."The park was shady and cool thanks to the large planes that lined the walking paths. "plantnaturebiologyorganismenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Northern UK) A sycamore."The kids were collecting fallen leaves from the planes in the park. "plantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading