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Dolfin

A cetacean of the Mediterranean and Atlantic.

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plane

Part of speech:

Part of speech: verb

To make smooth or even; bring to a level; dress with a plane.

Part of speech: noun

Planer.

Part of speech: adjective

Lying in a plane; level; flat.

Part of speech: noun

A flat surface.

Part of speech: noun

A grade of development; stage; level.

Part of speech: noun

Aero. The principal, or one of the principal supporting elements of an aeroplane.

Part of speech: noun

A tool for producing a smooth, even surface.

Part of speech: noun

The sycamore or buttonwood. planetree.

Usage examples "plane":

But since the earth's shadow lies in the plane of its orbit- i. - "A Text-Book of Astronomy", George C. Comstock.
In the former the entering edge of the plane would be twelve times as great as in the latter, and the lifting power would necessarily be much greater. - "The Mastery of the Air", William J. Claxton.
9.- Mowgy does not live on this plane. - "Edgar Saltus: The Man", Marie Saltus.