Warplane: meaning, definitions and examples

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warplane

 

[ ˈwɔːrpleɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military aircraft

A warplane is a military aircraft designed for combat and attack missions. These planes are equipped with weapons such as missiles, bombs, and machine guns. Warplanes play a crucial role in modern warfare, providing air support, reconnaissance, and strategic bombing capabilities.

Synonyms

combat aircraft, fighter jet, military plane

Examples of usage

  • The warplane flew over the enemy territory, ready to strike at any moment.
  • The pilot skillfully maneuvered the warplane to avoid enemy fire.
  • The warplane conducted a successful bombing mission, destroying enemy targets.
  • The squadron of warplanes formed a protective shield for the ground troops.
  • The warplane's radar detected enemy aircraft approaching.

Translations

Translations of the word "warplane" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avião de guerra

🇮🇳 लड़ाकू विमान

🇩🇪 Kampfflugzeug

🇮🇩 pesawat tempur

🇺🇦 військовий літак

🇵🇱 samolot wojskowy

🇯🇵 戦闘機 (せんとうき)

🇫🇷 avion de guerre

🇪🇸 avión de guerra

🇹🇷 savaş uçağı

🇰🇷 전투기

🇸🇦 طائرة حربية

🇨🇿 válečné letadlo

🇸🇰 vojenské lietadlo

🇨🇳 战斗机

🇸🇮 vojaško letalo

🇮🇸 herflugvél

🇰🇿 әскери ұшақ

🇬🇪 საბრძოლო თვითმფრინავი

🇦🇿 hərbi təyyarə

🇲🇽 avión de guerra

Word origin

The term 'warplane' originated in the early 20th century as aviation technology advanced and military organizations began using aircraft for combat purposes. Initially, warplanes were primarily used for reconnaissance and limited bombing missions. However, with the development of more advanced aircraft and weapons systems, warplanes became essential components of modern warfare strategies. Today, warplanes play a critical role in military operations around the world, providing air superiority, close air support, and precision strike capabilities.

See also: war, warble, warfare, warhead, warheads, warily, warlike, warlock, warmonger, warmongering, warrior, warship, wary.