plane

/ˈplān/

Latin planum, from neuter of planus level

noun

  1. airplane

  2. one of the main supporting surfaces of an airplane

  3. a surface in which if any two points are chosen a straight line joining them lies wholly in that surface

verb

  1. to make smooth or even : level

  2. to make smooth or even by use of a plane

  3. to remove by or as if by planing —often used with away or off

noun

  1. a tool for smoothing or shaping a wood surface