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<b>Aeroplane</b> (International usage) and <i>]</i> (American usage) is the term for a heavier than air ] (or <i>aerodyne</i>) with ]. In any case, the term short for "airship fitted with planes, or wings". Today the term is generally reserved for powered aircraft.