inclined plane

Noun

A flat surface that is tilted at an angle, used to move objects between different levels.

ریشه

The word 'inclined' comes from the Latin word 'inclinare', meaning 'to bend'. 'Plane' originates from the Latin word 'planus', meaning 'flat'.

مثال

• The workers used an inclined plane to transport heavy equipment to the upper floor.
• An inclined plane is commonly used in ramps for wheelchair accessibility.
• The invention of the inclined plane revolutionized the transportation of goods.