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Meaning of hydroplane

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hydroplane

Pronunciation:/ˈhaɪdɹəʊˌpleɪn//ˈhaɪdɹoʊˌpleɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. : 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

verb

Definitions

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

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