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sailplane

/ˈseɪlpleɪn/

Meanings
noun
A glider that is optimised for soaring and is equipped with fixed wings and fuselage.

Examples :

"On a clear day, my dad takes his sailplane up to catch the rising air currents and stay aloft for hours without using an engine. "
vehicle sailing sport nautical technical

Related Words

Illustration equipped

equipped verb

/ɪˈkwɪpt/

To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging)

"The camping club equipped their tent with sturdy stakes so it wouldn't blow away in the wind. "

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optimised verb

/ˈɒptɪmaɪzd/ /ˈɒptɪˌmaɪzd/

(originally intransitive) To act optimistically or as an optimist.

"Despite the challenges, she optimised that things would eventually work out for the best. "

Illustration glider

glider noun

/ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/

The act of gliding.

"The child enjoyed the long, smooth glider down the playground slide. "

Illustration fuselage

fuselage noun

/ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/

(aeronautical) The main body of an aerospace vehicle; the long central structure of an aircraft to which the wings (or rotors), tail, and engines are attached, and which accommodates crew and cargo.

"The airplane's fuselage was painted a striking shade of blue. "

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mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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soaring verb

/ˈsɔːrɪŋ/ /ˈsoʊrɪŋ/

To fly high with little effort, like a bird.

"The kite soared gracefully in the wind, effortlessly rising high above the park. "

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enjoying verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ɪŋ/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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weekends noun

/ˈwiːkendz/ /ˌwiːˈendz/

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

"Many people relax and enjoy their free time on weekends. "

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currents noun

/ˈkɜːrənts/ /ˈkɜːrəns/

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

"Sentence: Strong ocean currents can make swimming dangerous. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "