Quadruplane

Quadruplane
Quadruplane Quad"ru*plane, n. [L. quadru- in comp. + E. plane.] An airplane with four superposed main supporting surfaces. Contrasted with {triplane} {biplane} and {monoplane}. They are now used only for hobbyist or historical activities. [Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC]

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