| English noun: sailplane | |||
| 1. | sailplane (artifact) aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces | ||
| Synonyms | glider | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | heavier-than-air craft | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | hang glider | ||
| English verb: sailplane | |||
| 1. | sailplane (motion) fly a plane without an engine | ||
| Synonyms | soar | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | glide | ||
| Entail | aviate, fly, pilot | ||
| Domain category | air, air travel, aviation | ||