Definition of plane
(Entry 1 of 6)
b
: one of the main supporting surfaces of an airplane
2a
: a surface in which if any two points are chosen a straight line joining them lies wholly in that surface
b
: a flat or level surface
3
: a level of existence, consciousness, or development
on the intellectual plane
plane
verb (1)
planed; planing
Definition of plane (Entry 2 of 6)
plane
noun (2)Definition of plane (Entry 3 of 6)
: a tool for smoothing or shaping a wood surface
plane
noun (3)Definition of plane (Entry 4 of 6)
: any of a genus (Platanus of the family Platanaceae, the plane-tree family) of chiefly deciduous trees with large palmately lobed leaves, flowers in globose heads, and usually scaling bark
— called also buttonwood, plane tree, sycamore
plane
verb (2)
planed; planing
Definition of plane (Entry 5 of 6)
1a
: to fly while keeping the wings motionless
b
: to skim across the surface of the water
2
: to travel by airplane
plane
adjectiveDefinition of plane (Entry 6 of 6)
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The first known use of plane was in the 14th century
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