volplane


vol·plane

verb \ˈväl-ˌplān, ˈvl-\
vol·planedvol·plan·ing

Definition of VOLPLANE

intransitive verb
1
: to glide in or as if in an airplane
2
: glide 3

Origin of VOLPLANE

French vol plané gliding flight
First Known Use: 1909

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