150
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From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
70
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From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fuselage, or body, is like a flat-bottomed boat, in the bows of which are the engine and the propeller.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading It is identical in shape with the aeroplane, but with minor variations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fuselage, or body, is like a flat-bottomed boat, in the bows of which are the engine and the propeller.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The fuselage, or body, is like a flat-bottomed boat, in the bows of which are the engine and the propeller.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The fuselage, or body, is like a flat-bottomed boat, in the bows of which are the engine and the propeller.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is identical in shape with the aeroplane, but with minor variations.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The fuselage, or body, is like a flat-bottomed boat, in the bows of which are the engine and the propeller.
engine-power
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
divisible by two
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
flat-bottomedadjective
having a flat bottom
From this reading The fuselage, or body, is like a flat-bottomed boat, in the bows of which are the engine and the propeller.
moving swiftly
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
fuselagenounUS /ˈfjuːsəlɑːdʒ/
the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)
From this reading The fuselage, or body, is like a flat-bottomed boat, in the bows of which are the engine and the propeller.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
horse-power
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading It is identical in shape with the aeroplane, but with minor variations.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is identical in shape with the aeroplane, but with minor variations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is identical in shape with the aeroplane, but with minor variations.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The fuselage, or body, is like a flat-bottomed boat, in the bows of which are the engine and the propeller.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading It is identical in shape with the aeroplane, but with minor variations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fuselage, or body, is like a flat-bottomed boat, in the bows of which are the engine and the propeller.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading The fuselage, or body, is like a flat-bottomed boat, in the bows of which are the engine and the propeller.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
seaplanenoun
an airplane that can land on or take off from water
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
SEAPLANES
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From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading It is identical in shape with the aeroplane, but with minor variations.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
streamlineverbUS /ˈstriːmlaɪn/
contour economically or efficiently
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading It is identical in shape with the aeroplane, but with minor variations.
variesverbUS /ˈveriz/
third-person singular of “vary” — become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading The engine-power varies from 70 to 150 horse-power, but the machine is much slower in transit and in climbing even than several of the lesser horse-power land machines.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading SEAPLANES The seaplane, as its name implies, is used solely for flying over tracts of water.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading It is considerably heavier than the aeroplane in weight, and is more of the formation of the boat, though following the same “streamline” principles as the aeroplane.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fuselage, or body, is like a flat-bottomed boat, in the bows of which are the engine and the propeller.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is identical in shape with the aeroplane, but with minor variations.
