See Also: shaly(dictionary)

volplane (iou) and shaly (iou)


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.

shaly (iou)



shaly adjective. Also shaley. L17.
[from SHALE noun2 + -Y1.]
Composed of or having a resemblance to shale.