Thesaurus results for HYDROPLANES

hydroplanes

noun

plural of hydroplane

as in yachts

a boat that is designed to skim over the surface of water at very high speeds The lake hosts a race featuring hydroplanes every year.

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Recent Examples of hydroplanes When a vehicle hydroplanes, its movement is no longer controlled by the friction of tires and the road or steering wheel movement. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026

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Scheduled to run from September 26 to October 4, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is expected to draw around 250 yachts.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
The big picture Windstar Cruises is known for its low-key yet upscale yachting-style of cruising on three sailing ships and three motor yachts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of yachts

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At Rainy Lake, for example, Voyageurs Outfitters and Rainy Lake Aquatics rent canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
It was widely reported that there was eight rangers and four canoes heading out across the Boundary Waters.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026

Definition of canoes

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More than 100 booths will include nonprofit organizations, cultural displays, a bazaar with clothing and traditional crafts and plenty of food, plus live music and dance performances throughout the day.

— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026
The Irthi Museum will open in Sharjah’s Creative Quarter sometime in 2029 and house a permanent collection of contemporary crafts from across the Gulf, the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council announced.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of crafts

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But that prompted Iran to attack vessels trying to bypass its own corridor, reigniting hostilities and leading to the current standoff.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
The Coast Guard has strict rules about charter vessels, their operators and renters, and the number of passengers on board.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of vessels

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While scoping out the attraction, the little fox ended up slipping into the waterway that propels the ride, leaving the animal treading water while rafts full of concerned parkgoers passed by.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Scientists will also be able to use satellite observations of the pumice rafts to hone estimates of the size of the eruption.

— Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 July 2026

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