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单词 quadruplane
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Definition of quadruplane in English:

quadruplane

(also quadriplane)
noun ˈkwɒdrʊpleɪn
  • 1Mathematics. A structure consisting of four rigid plane pieces, each in the form of a right-angled V, hinged end to end to form a closed chain.

  • 2Aeronautics. An aeroplane with four sets of wings, one above another. Now historical.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in James Joseph Sylvester (1814–1897), mathematician. From quadru- + plane.

Definition of quadruplane in US English:

quadruplane

(also quadriplane)
nounˈkwɒdrʊpleɪn
  • 1Mathematics. A structure consisting of four rigid plane pieces, each in the form of a right-angled V, hinged end to end to form a closed chain.

  • 2Aeronautics. An aeroplane with four sets of wings, one above another. Now historical.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in James Joseph Sylvester (1814–1897), mathematician. From quadru- + plane.

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