hydroplane
/ˈhaɪdrəˌpleɪn/
noun
- A motorboat designed to skim at high speed on the surface of water.
- Spectators cheered as the hydroplane lifted slightly out of the water.
- He bought an old hydroplane and restored it for summer competitions.
- The hydroplane raced across the lake, leaving a huge spray of water behind.
- A seaplane that can land on and take off from water.
- The pilot flew the hydroplane to a remote island lake.
- During the rescue, a hydroplane landed on the river to pick up the stranded hikers.
- Many early airliners were hydroplanes that used harbors as airports.
verb
- (of a vehicle) to slide uncontrollably on a wet surface because the tires lose contact with the road.
- The truck hydroplaned across three lanes before the driver regained control.
- She slowed down to avoid hydroplaning on the flooded highway.
- If you drive too fast in heavy rain, your car may hydroplane and spin out.