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Definition of multiplane in English: multiplaneadjective ˈmʌltɪpleɪn 1Of a kite: having more than one flat surface (rare). Of an aircraft or its design: having two or more wings placed one above another. Now historical. 2Film. Designating or relating to a technique in which several images in distinct planes or layers are used to give an enhanced impression of perspective, used especially for animated films. 3Generally. Involving or occupying several distinct planes, layers, or levels (not necessarily horizontal).
noun ˈmʌltɪpleɪn An aircraft having two or more sets of wings placed one above another (as in a biplane or triplane). Now historical.
Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. From multi- + plane. With use as noun compare earlier aeroplane, biplane, monoplane, plane, and also French multiplan, noun. Definition of multiplane in US English: multiplaneadjectiveˈmʌltɪpleɪn 1Of a kite: having more than one flat surface (rare). Of an aircraft or its design: having two or more wings placed one above another. Now historical. 2Film. Designating or relating to a technique in which several images in distinct planes or layers are used to give an enhanced impression of perspective, used especially for animated films. 3Generally. Involving or occupying several distinct planes, layers, or levels (not necessarily horizontal).
nounˈmʌltɪpleɪn An aircraft having two or more sets of wings placed one above another (as in a biplane or triplane). Now historical.
Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. From multi- + plane. With use as noun compare earlier aeroplane, biplane, monoplane, plane, and also French multiplan, noun. |