triplane

adj, noun — 2 senses

triplane

adj

Etymology From tri- + plane.

1

Composed of, or relating to, three planes (flat surfaces extending infinitely in all directions).

triplane

noun

Etymology From tri- + plane.

1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An airplane that has three pairs of wings, one above the others

Related terms
monoplane, biplane

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