bushplane
nounUK /ˈbʊʃ.pleɪn/
US /ˈbʊʃ.pleɪn/
A small airplane that can land on rough ground or water in wild places.
The pilot flew the bushplane over the forest to reach the tiny village.
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2. An aircraft used to carry supplies and people to remote areas with no roads.
Bushplanes bring mail and food to cabins deep in Alaska.
3. A plane designed for short takeoffs and landings on unpaved surfaces.
Its big tires let the bushplane use a grassy field as a runway.
4. A small plane fitted with skis or floats for snow and water landings.
In winter, the bushplane lands on the frozen lake with skis.