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airplane

[air-pleyn] / ˈɛərˌpleɪn /
NOUN
vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air
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On Thursday, the damaged airplane was towed away, and authorities said they were working to reopen the runway where the collision took place "no later than Friday morning".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Its technology, for example, could simulate how air flows around airplane wings, or predict where a metal part might crack under pressure, the the Journal reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

For example, its technology might be able to simulate how air flows around an airplane wing, or predict exactly where a metal part will crack under pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Mr. Buruma recounts one contemporary joke: “An airplane carrying Hitler, Goering, and Goebbels crashes. All three are killed. Who is saved? Answer: The German people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Anastasia had told him that there would be lots of books at nursery school, but he was afraid that there might not be one with airplane pictures.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry