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• Descreve uma superfície plana ou lisa; também significa simples ou sem enfeites.

Describes a flat or level surface; also used to mean simple or unadorned.

1. Flat and smoothB2formal

   Having a flat surface without curves or irregularities.

   Plano

   • The table top is perfectly plane.
   • The plane surface of the mirror reflects light evenly.
   • Geometers study plane figures like triangles and circles.

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• Avião — aeronave com asas e um ou mais motores, usada para transporte ou voo; também pode se referir a uma superfície plana ou nível, e à ferramenta manual para aplainar madeira.

A noun referring to a powered flying vehicle with wings and one or more engines, used for air travel or transport.

1. AirplaneA1formal

   A powered flying vehicle with wings and one or more engines, used for air travel.

   Avião

   • The plane took off from the airport on time.
   • She travels by plane to visit her family.
   • Our plane was delayed due to bad weather.

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2. Flat surfaceB2formalscientific

   A flat, level surface in geometry or mathematics.

   Plano

   • The table top is a perfect plane surface.
   • In geometry, a plane is defined by three points.
   • The mirror reflects light across a plane.

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3. Tool for smoothing woodB2formaltechnical

   A woodworking tool used to smooth or shape wood by shaving off thin layers.

   Plaina

   • He used a plane to smooth the wooden board.
   • The carpenter sharpened his plane before starting.
   • A hand plane is essential for fine woodworking.

• Verbo que designa a ação de nivelar ou alisar uma superfície com uma ferramenta, como uma plaina, ou de voar em um avião, além de deslizar sobre a água com a proa levantada.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a surface smooth or level using a tool, or traveling in an aircraft.

1. Smooth wood surfaceB2formal

   To make a surface smooth by shaving thin layers with a plane tool.

   Aplainar madeira

   • He planed the wooden board to make it perfectly smooth.
   • The carpenter planed down the edges before assembly.
   • She planed the door to fit the frame properly.

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2. Glide smoothlyC1formal

   To move smoothly and evenly through air or water, like a bird or boat.

   Planejar

   • The eagle planed effortlessly on the thermal currents.
   • The sailboat planed across the water at high speed.
   • The glider planed silently through the sky.

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