hydroplanes

noun

plural of hydroplane
as in canoes
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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  1. canoes
  2. yachts
  3. vessels
  4. crafts
Noun
  • Boat ramps in the park can be used as access points for canoes and kayaks, but the wind can whip across Lake Hart west of the park and Lake Mary Jane to the east.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
  • During past El Niño seasons, residents have been known to swap their cars for canoes and paddleboards to get around the peninsula after storms and high tides.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of canoes
Noun
  • Millions more went to charters of luxury jets and yachts, motorsport firms and purchases at luxury retailers in Europe.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The main deck has neither a forward owner’s suite nor a formal salon—as is typical for most yachts in the category—but rather one expansive social space with a spacious central lounge that flows to the aft cockpit and exterior deck.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of yachts
Noun
  • Iran reported three additional attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, while data from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) indicated that attacks on vessels were continuing at a near-record rate.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Christened Hanaa, the Evo 31 is a compact explorer designed to offer the space, comfort, and luxury typically associated with larger vessels.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of vessels
Noun
  • The property has a Kids’ Zone with arts, crafts, and games, as well as a slopeside outdoor pool with two giant hot tubs.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Attendees are encouraged to bring books or crafts to stay occupied throughout the evening.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of crafts

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“Hydroplanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydroplanes. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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