biplane

/'baiplein/

Thân thiện

A red biplane flies over a grassy field on a sunny day.

Definition

Noun: - An airplane with two main supporting surfaces (wings) placed one above the other. This was a common design in the early history of aviation.

Usage

The word "biplane" is used specifically to describe and categorize a type of aircraft based on its wing configuration. It is often used in historical, technical, or enthusiast contexts to contrast with later monoplane designs.

Examples

• The Red Baron famously flew a bright red Fokker Dr.I triplane, not a biplane.
• Many pilots learned to fly in a classic biplane like the Stearman.
• The museum's collection features a beautifully restored 1917 biplane.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The word can be used adjectivally to describe other nouns related to this aircraft type.
  • The airshow featured thrilling biplane aerobatics.
  • He specializes in biplane restoration.

Variants and Related Words

• Monoplane (n): An airplane with one pair of wings. This design succeeded the biplane as the standard.
• Triplane (n): An airplane with three pairs of wings stacked vertically.

Synonyms

• Twin-wing aircraft (descriptive synonym).

Antonyms

• Monoplane.

Học thuật

Noun

1. old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other