[ˈvɒlpleɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a controlled dive or downward flight at a steep angle, especially by an aeroplane with the engine shut off


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Origin:
early 20th century: from French vol plané, literally ‘glided flight’

[ˈvɒlpleɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of an aeroplane) make a steep controlled dive or downward flight
(e.g: we watched the huge birds volplaning in)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: from French vol plané, literally ‘glided flight’