hy·dro·plane
ˈhī-drə-ˌplān 
1
: a powerboat designed for racing that skims the surface of the water
2
: seaplane
hydroplaned; hydroplaning; hydroplanes
: 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
Examples of hydroplane in a Sentence
Verb
The car started hydroplaning and skidded off the road.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot
updated July 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2025
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Noun
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot
updated July 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2025
Verb
The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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“Hydroplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydroplane. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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