Hydroplane Definition

hīdrə-plān
hydroplaned, hydroplanes, hydroplaning
noun
hydroplanes
A small, light motorboat with a flat bottom rising in steps to the stern so that it can skim along the water's surface at high speeds.
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An attachment for an airplane that enables it to glide along on the water.
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A horizontal rudder used to submerge or raise a submarine.
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(nautical): A specific type of motorboat used exclusively for racing.

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verb
hydroplanes, hydroplaning
To drive or ride in a hydroplane.
Webster's New World
To skim along on the surface of the water.
American Heritage
To skim along on a film of liquid without touching the surface beneath, as vehicle tires on a wet road.
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Other Word Forms of Hydroplane

Noun

Singular:
hydroplane
Plural:
hydroplanes

Origin of Hydroplane

  • From hydro- "water" + plane

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