sailplane

Noun
  1. Aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces (synset 103444738)
    is a type of: heavier-than-air craft - a non-buoyant aircraft that requires a source of power to hold it aloft and to propel it
    subtypes: hang glider - a glider resembling a large kite; the rider hangs from it while descending from a height
    same as: glider
Verb
  1. Fly a plane without an engine (synset 201946818)
    referred to in: air, air travel, aviation - travel via aircraft
    entail: aviate, fly, pilot - operate an airplane
    is a type of: glide - fly in or as if in a glider plane
    same as: soar

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