Plane ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Plane ( noun )

1. A flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions.
2. An aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets.
3. A carpenter's tool for smoothing and leveling surfaces.
4. A level of existence or development.

Origin:

Middle english (denoting a flat surface): from old french plan(e), from latin planus "flat". the sense "aircraft" dates from the early 20th century.

Examples:

1. The surface of the table is a plane.
2. The plane will take off in ten minutes.
3. He used a plane to smooth the rough edges of the wood.
4. The concept of time exists on a different plane from the concept of space.
5. He was a skilled carpenter, who could plane a board to perfection.

(As a verb)

Plane ( verb )

1. A flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions.
2. An aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets.
3. A carpenter's tool for smoothing and leveling surfaces.
4. A level of existence or development.

Origin:

Middle english (denoting a flat surface): from old french plan(e), from latin planus "flat". the sense "aircraft" dates from the early 20th century.

Examples:

1. The surface of the table is a plane.
2. The plane will take off in ten minutes.
3. He used a plane to smooth the rough edges of the wood.
4. The concept of time exists on a different plane from the concept of space.
5. He was a skilled carpenter, who could plane a board to perfection.