Hydroplane definition

Hydroplane

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WordNet

(1) A speedboat that is equipped with winglike structures that lift it so that it skims the water at high speeds

"The museum houses a replica of the jet hydroplane that broke the record"

(2) An airplane that can land on or take off from water

"The designer of marine aircraft demonstrated his newest hydroplane"

(3) Glide on the water in a hydroplane

WiktionaryText

English

To skim the surface of a body of water while moving at high speed.

Don't drive too fast on wet roads or the car may hydroplane and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.