aquaplane
/ˈækwəˌpleɪn/
verb
- (of a vehicle) to slide uncontrollably on a wet surface, especially a road, because a layer of water separates the tires from the ground.
- The car began to aquaplane on the flooded highway, and the driver struggled to steer.
- If you drive too fast in heavy rain, your tires may aquaplane and you could lose control.
- He slowed down to avoid aquaplaning on the slick pavement.
Synonyms
noun
- A board used for riding on water, pulled by a fast boat; a type of water ski.
- They strapped the aquaplane to the back of the motorboat and took turns riding it.
- The old wooden aquaplane was replaced by modern wakeboards.
- Learning to balance on an aquaplane is easier than it looks.