Having or designed for two places or seats, especially referring to an aircraft or vehicle with two positions.
From 'bi-' (two) and 'place.' Used in aeronautical terminology in the early 20th century as aircraft design developed.
Early biplanes were often biplace aircraft—you'd have a pilot in front and a passenger or observer behind, which is why so many famous WWI planes had that distinctive tandem seating arrangement.
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