Hydroplane Definition
hīdrə-plān
hydroplaned, hydroplanes, hydroplaning
noun
hydroplanes
A small, light motorboat with a flat bottom rising in steps to the stern so that it can skim along the water's surface at high speeds.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
An attachment for an airplane that enables it to glide along on the water.
Webster's New World
A horizontal rudder used to submerge or raise a submarine.
Webster's New World
verb
hydroplanes, hydroplaning
To drive or ride in a hydroplane.
Webster's New World
To skim along on the surface of the water.
American Heritage
To skim along on a film of liquid without touching the surface beneath, as vehicle tires on a wet road.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
Other Word Forms of Hydroplane
Noun
Singular:
hydroplane
Plural:
hydroplanesOrigin of Hydroplane
-
From hydro- "water" + plane
From Wiktionary
Hydroplane Is Also Mentioned In
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to hydroplane using the buttons below.