| 单词 | sailplaning |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈsailplaning ˈsailplaning n. the flying of sailplanes, gliding; also in extended use. ΘΚΠ society > travel > air or space travel > gliding and hang-gliding > [noun] sailplaning1923 sail-flying1931 hang-gliding1971 parapente1987 1923 Flight 15 34/2 In order to encourage gliding and sailplaning in America, the National Aeronautic Association of U.S.A. have appointed a sub-committee to deal with this form of flying. 1930 Daily Express 8 Sept. 16 The first lesson in the art of sail-planing. 1962 Punch 15 Aug. 237/2 It [sc. the fulmar] makes distance at sea..by sailplaning and tacking. 1977 Maclean's 2 May 58/2 For recreation they have turned to such exotic and often dangerous sports as..sailplaning. < as lemmas |
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