interplane

adjective

in·​ter·​plane

"+

1

: situated or extending between the upper and lower wing of an airplane

interplane strut

2

: existing between airplanes

interplane communication

Word History

Etymology

in sense 1, from inter- + plane (section of an airplane); in sense 2, from inter- + plane (airplane)

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