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biplane
noun bi·plane \ˈbī-ˌplān\
: an old type of airplane that has two sets of wings with one placed above the other
Full Definition of BIPLANE
: an aircraft with two main supporting surfaces usually placed one above the other
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First Known Use of BIPLANE
1874
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BIPLANE Defined for Kids
biplane
noun bi·plane \ˈbī-ˌplān\
Definition of BIPLANE for Kids
: an airplane with two wings on each side usually placed one above the other
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