monoplane
/'mɔnəplein/
Definition
Noun: An aircraft with one pair of wings. This design contrasts with biplanes or triplanes, which have two or three pairs of wings stacked vertically.
Usage
The word "monoplane" is a specific technical term used in aviation to classify aircraft by their wing configuration. It is commonly used in historical, engineering, and enthusiast contexts.
Examples
- The early monoplane designs faced skepticism about their structural strength.
- Most modern commercial jets are high-wing monoplanes.
- The museum restored a vintage monoplane from the 1930s.
Advanced Usage
- "cantilever monoplane": A monoplane whose wing is internally braced, with no external wires or struts for support.
- "parasol monoplane": A monoplane where the single wing is mounted above the fuselage on struts.
Variants and Related Words
- Biplane (noun): An airplane with two pairs of wings, one above the other.
- Triplane (noun): An airplane with three pairs of wings stacked vertically.
Synonyms
- Single-wing aircraft
- (Note: There is no perfect common-language synonym; "monoplane" is the standard technical term.)
Antonyms
- Biplane
- Triplane
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Monoplane configuration: Refers to the specific layout and design of a single-wing aircraft.
Noun
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an airplane with a single wing
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