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A level or flat surface.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a hand planes to smooth the rough wood surface, creating level planes for the tabletop. "

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A flat surface extending infinitely in all directions (e.g. horizontal or vertical plane).

Examples :

"The architect used computer software to visualize different planes of the building's design, like the floor planes and wall planes. "

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A level of existence or development. (eg, astral plane)

Examples :

"Some believe dreams offer glimpses into other planes of existence, where reality is different. "

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A 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.

Examples :

"The small model airplane had adjustable planes on its wings to help it turn. "

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(Unicode) Any of a number of designated ranges of sequential code points.

Examples :

"When designing a new font, developers must understand how Unicode organizes characters into different planes, each containing a specific range of code points. "

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An imaginary plane which divides the body into two portions.

Examples :

"The doctor showed us diagrams of the body, explaining how different planes – like the sagittal and coronal planes – help us understand its anatomy. "

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A tool for smoothing wood by removing thin layers from the surface.

Examples :

"The carpenter used his planes to smooth the rough surface of the wooden table. "

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To smooth (wood) with a plane.

Examples :

"The carpenter planes the rough edges of the shelf to make it smooth. "

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An airplane; an aeroplane.

Examples :

"Many planes fly over my house every day on their way to the airport. "

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Any of various nymphalid butterflies, of various genera, having a slow gliding flight. Also called aeroplanes.

Examples :

"As we walked through the butterfly garden, we watched the planes drift lazily from flower to flower, their slow, gliding flight a mesmerizing dance. "

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The butterfly Bindahara phocides, family Lycaenidae, of Asia and Australasia.

Examples :

"**The children at the butterfly farm were excited to see the planes, with their distinctive brown and white markings, flitting among the flowering bushes.** "

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To move in a way that lifts the bow of a boat out of the water.

Examples :

"As the speedboat gained speed, it began to plane, skimming across the water with its bow lifted high. "

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To glide or soar.

Examples :

""The eagle planes effortlessly above the mountain, searching for prey." "

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A deciduous tree of the genus Platanus.

Examples :

"The park was shady and cool thanks to the large planes that lined the walking paths. "

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(Northern UK) A sycamore.

Examples :

"The kids were collecting fallen leaves from the planes in the park. "