Definition of hydroplane
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a powerboat designed for racing that skims the surface of the water
2
: seaplane
hydroplane
verb
hydroplaned; hydroplaning; hydroplanes
Definition of hydroplane (Entry 2 of 2)
: to skim on water
especially, of a vehicle
: to skid on a wet surface (such as pavement) because a film of water on the surface causes the tires to lose contact with it
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The first known use of hydroplane was in 1904
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