paper airplane
A 'paper airplane' is a folded paper creation that mimics the shape and flight of an aircraft, often used as a simple toy or for recreational purposes.
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Definition
A2General
(common)A folded sheet of paper designed to glide through the air when thrown.
Example
- Children often make paper airplanes during recess.
- He launched the paper airplane across the room, watching it soar.
C1Aeronautics
(technical, informal)An aircraft concept that exists only in design and has not been built or tested.
Example
- The new jet is still a paper airplane, awaiting funding for a prototype.
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