Synonyms for sailplane
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A glider that is optimised for soaring and is equipped with fixed wings and fuselage.
Forms
- Plural
- sailplanes → gliders…
Example sentences
- glider Leonardo da Vinci invented a human-powered glider.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sailplane | falling | |
| glider | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- glider2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (glider2 = 2 syllables).