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monoplane

 

[ ˈmɒnəpleɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of aircraft

A monoplane is an aircraft with a single main wing structure. This design contrasts with biplanes, which feature two wings stacked one above the other. Monoplanes can come in various forms, including high-wing, low-wing, and mid-wing configurations. This type of aircraft became increasingly popular during the early 20th century due to its aerodynamic efficiency and structural advantages. Many modern airplanes are designed as monoplanes, making them a standard in contemporary aviation.

Synonyms

monoplane design, single-wing aircraft

Examples of usage

  • The monoplane design improved fuel efficiency.
  • Many fighters in World War II were monoplanes.
  • The new model is a monoplane with exceptional performance.
  • He prefers flying monoplanes for their speed.

Translations

Translations of the word "monoplane" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monoplano

🇮🇳 एकल पंख वाला विमान

🇩🇪 Monoplan

🇮🇩 monoplane

🇺🇦 моноплан

🇵🇱 monoplan

🇯🇵 モノプレーン

🇫🇷 monoplan

🇪🇸 monoplano

🇹🇷 monoplan

🇰🇷 모노플레인

🇸🇦 طائرة ذات جناح واحد

🇨🇿 monoplán

🇸🇰 monoplán

🇨🇳 单翼飞机

🇸🇮 monoplan

🇮🇸 einn vængur

🇰🇿 моноплан

🇬🇪 მონოპლან

🇦🇿 monoplan

🇲🇽 monoplano

Etymology

The term 'monoplane' originates from the combination of the prefix 'mono-' meaning 'one' and the word 'plane', which denotes a flat surface or a wing in aviation terms. The concept of monoplane aircraft emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as early aviation pioneers sought to design more efficient flying machines. Pioneers such as Alberto Santos-Dumont and the Wright brothers experimented with various wing structures to understand the principles of flight. As aviation technology advanced, the monoplane design outperformed the biplane structure, leading to its widespread adoption. The monoplane's efficient lift-to-drag ratio allowed for greater speeds and better maneuverability, making it the go-to design for most aircraft in the modern era.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,974, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.