monoplane

/mɑːnəˈpleɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of aircraft with a single main wing

“The pilot trained on a monoplane before switching to a biplane.”

2. noun

A single-winged glider or model aircraft

“The monoplane design allowed for more efficient flight and better control.”

Synonyms

  • single-wing plane
  • single-winged aircraft

Antonyms

  • bipane
  • biplane