# volplane

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈvɒlpleɪn/

## Definitions
1. A steep, controlled dive, especially by an aircraft with the engine off.

## Etymology
From French vol plané (“gliding flight”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/volplane