monoplane
Other forms: monoplanes
Unlike a biplane, which has two sets of wings stacked on top of each other, a monoplane is designed to be sleeker and faster with just a single set of wings.
The word monoplane combines the Greek prefix mono-, meaning "one," with the word plane to describe an airplane with a single pair of wings. When the monoplane design emerged in the early 20th century, it quickly gained popularity for its greater speed and efficiency compared to bulkier, double-winged planes. With their sleek, streamlined form, monoplanes became the go-to choice for aviation pioneers and eventually set the standard for nearly all modern aircraft designs, from fighter jets to commercial airliners.
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an airplane with a single wing
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Vocabulary lists containing monoplane
As you read Patricia and Fredrick McKissack's "Women in Aviation," learn this word list. Here are links to lists for texts in Grade 7's Collection 1: Rogue Wave, articles about rescued teenage sailor, The Flight of Icarus, Icarus's Flight, Women in Aviation
This vocabulary list features words derived from the Greek monos meaning "one, single."