Word of the Day: Volplane

Can you pronounce volplane?

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Today's Word Brought to You By verb 1. (Of an airplane) Make a controlled dive or downward flight, especially with the engine shut off. noun 1. A controlled dive or downward flight at a steep angle, especially by an airplane with the engine shut off. "The daring pilots at the air show wowed the crowd by successfully volplaning." "In order to quickly reduce altitude, the plane tilted into a volplane." "John was required to perform a textbook volplane as part of his flight certification." Today's Word Brought to You By Affordable and Accessible Therapy With Talkspace Talkspace offers affordable therapy options, whether you have insurance or not, with an average copay of just $15 and many insured members paying $0. They're in network with major insurers, ensuring high-quality care is accessible to everyone. Their innovative online therapy is as effective as traditional methods, preferred by 80% of patients. Choose from live chat, video, or audio sessions to fit therapy into your daily life. Start today and experience the positive impact of mental health care with Talkspace. Get Started French, early 20th century The word "volplane" comes directly from the French "vol plané," literally meaning "glided flight." Originally used to describe the downward flight of birds, it's now almost exclusively used in reference to planes. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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