triplane
noun
tri·plane ˈtrī-ˌplān 
: an airplane with three main supporting surfaces superposed
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Exhibits include fi rearms, artillery pieces, uniforms, armored vehicles, and even a Fokker triplane. 
Smithsonian, 26 May 2017
Smithsonian, 26 May 2017 Word History
First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
triplane
noun
as in biplane
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- biplane
- trimotor
- towplane
- seaplane
- sailplane
- glider
- lightplane
- amphibian
- warplane
- bomber
- jet
- turbojet
- aircraft
- trijet
- aerospace plane
- turboprop
- supersonic
- airship
- rocket plane
- superjet
- airframe
- tilt-rotor
- torpedo bomber
- airplane
- jetliner
- plane
- jump jet
- tanker
- aerodyne
- aeroplane
- ship
- freighter
- airliner
- tractor
- supersonic transport
- fighter
- air taxi
- liner
- air-cushion vehicle
