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plane
Noun
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A plane is a surface that goes out in all directions indefinitely.
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A plane is a level of existence.
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A plane is a tool for smoothing wood.
plane
Verb
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If you plane, you glide or soar.
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If you plane a piece of wood, you smooth it with a plane.
balance
Noun
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If something is in balance, it has equal amounts all around.
She was walking on a thin line, but lost her balance and fell down.
This plan has a good balance of new and old ideas.
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The balance in your bank account is the amount of money you have in the account.
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A type of scale where there are two parts.
balance
Verb
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If you balance something, you make it have equal amounts all around.
The bird balanced easily on the wire for a few moments before flying off.
A good manager has to balance the costs and benefits of doing business.