hydroplane

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈhaɪdɹəʊˌpleɪn/
• (America) IPA: /ˈhaɪdɹoʊˌpleɪn/

Verb

hydroplane (hydroplanes, present participle hydroplaning; past and past participle hydroplaned) (intransitive)

1. 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.

Noun

hydroplane (plural hydroplanes)

1. (nautical): A specific type of motorboat used exclusively for racing.
2. A hydrofoil
3. A seaplane
4. The wing of a submarine, used to help control depth.

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