MULTIPLANE

Etymology

Adjective

multiplane (not comparable)

Consisting of several planes or surfaces

Noun

multiplane (plural multiplanes)

An airplane having at least three superposed main planes

A motion-picture camera used in traditional animation to move a number of pieces of artwork at various speeds and various distances, creating a sense of parallax or depth.

Anagrams

• multipanel

Source: Wiktionary


Mul"ti*plane, a.

Definition: Having several or many planes or plane surfaces; as, a multiplane kite.

Mul"ti*plane, n. [Multi- + plane.] (Aëronautics)

Definition: An aëroplane with three or more superposed main planes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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