In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
BIPLANE
biplane
(noun) old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
biplane (not comparable)
(aviation) having, or consisting of, two superposed planes, aerocurves, etc.
Noun
biplane (plural biplanes)
(aviation) an airplane that has two main wings, one above the other and supported by struts
Anagrams
• plebian
Source: Wiktionary
Bi"plane, n. [Pref. bi- + plane.] (AĆ«ronautics)
Definition: An aƫroplane with two main supporting surfaces one above the other.
Bi"plane, a. (AĆ«ronautics)
Definition: Having, or consisting of, two superposed planes, aƫrocurves, or the like; of or pertaining to a biplane; as, a biplane rudder.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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