triplane
7.8
A plane with three wings stacked one above the other
- noun
- /ˈtraɪˌpleɪn/
- Specialized
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triplano
- Soon, many other intrepid airmen... were flying in triplanes, biplanes... monoplanes and multiplanes.
Examples
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Children were fascinated as they learned about the triplane, an aircraft with three wings that helped shape aviation history.
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How about my triplane?
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From the Red Baron's Fokker Triplane,
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The museum displayed a beautifully restored triplane with its three wings proudly stacked one above the other.
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During the airshow, the pilot performed impressive maneuvers in his vintage triplane, showcasing its unique design.
Synonyms
9.4
An aircraft with more than two wings stacked above each other
refers only to aircraft with exactly three main wings stacked vertically
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Etymology
Triplane comes from tri- meaning 'three', like in triangle or tricycle, and plane meaning 'flying machine', so it is a plane with three wings stacked above each other.