Etymology

volplane

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Today it means: A steep, controlled dive, especially by an aircraft with the engine off. Full definition →

French vol plané
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  1. French · derived fromvol plané“gliding flight”
  2. English todayvolplane

From French vol plané (“gliding flight”).

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