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volplane (iou)



volplane noun & verb. E20.
[French vol plane, from vol flight + plane pa. pple of planer PLANE verb2.]
A. noun. A controlled dive or downward flight at a steep angle, esp. by an aeroplane with the engine stopped or shut off. E20.
b. verb intrans. Of an aeroplane, bird, etc.: make a volplane. E20.