battleplane

[ bat-l-pleyn ]

noun

1. an airplane designed for combat; warplane.

Word History and Origins

Origin of battleplane¹

First recorded in 1910–15; battle ¹ + plane ¹

Example Sentences

Since June 14th, I have a battleplane of my own: a biplane, with 150-horsepower motor.

From Project Gutenberg

At Lufbery's funeral it was announced that the battleplane which had caused his death had been brought down by French airmen.

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The battleplane squadron is here because there is a lot to do at present on this front (the West).

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