English Expression · Advanced
bow plane
A diving plane mounted on or near the bow of a submarine
Pronunciation: say bow plane
Meaning
A movable horizontal fin located near the bow of a submarine, used to control depth and pitch.
Example
The submarine adjusted its depth by angling the bow plane.
The submarine adjusted its depth by angling the bow plane.
Practice tips
- Practice bow plane out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for advanced-level learners.