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floatplane Definition

float·plane (flōt′plān′)

noun

a seaplane equipped with pontoons or floats

floatplane Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • flight: Day 2: Take a floatplane flight to White Island and see the infamous 'Pacific Ring of Fire ' .

Noun used with modifier

  • biplane: Heinkel He 62 This biplane floatplane was only used by Japan.