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hydroplane

UK
/ˈhaɪdrəʊpleɪn/
US
/ˈhaɪdroʊpleɪn/

Translations

hydroplanenoun
hydroplanes
pl
UK
/ˈhaɪdrəʊpleɪn/
US
/ˈhaɪdroʊpleɪn/
The hydroplane raced across the lake, leaving a trail of spray behind it.
L’hydroglisseur a filé sur le lac, laissant derrière lui un sillage d’embruns.
The hydroplane landed smoothly on the calm waters of the bay.
L’hydravion a atterri en douceur sur les eaux calmes de la baie.
Synonyms
floatplane
amphibious aircraft
seaplane
hydroplaneverb
hydroplaned
Past Simple
hydroplaned
Past Participle
hydroplaning
Gerund
UK
/ˈhaɪdrəpleɪn/
US
/ˈhaɪdroʊpleɪn/
aquaplanerEn parlant d’un véhicule qui perd l’adhérence sur une chaussée mouillée.
The car began to hydroplane on the wet road, making it difficult to control.
La voiture a commencé à aquaplaner sur la route mouillée, ce qui rendait sa conduite difficile.
Additional translations
hydroplanerSens rare, surtout dans un contexte technique ou maritime.
Synonyms
glide
drift
slide
skid
hydroplaneadjective
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. 'hydroplane racing'.
The hydroplane racing season attracts teams from around the world.
La saison de courses d’hydroglisseurs attire des équipes du monde entier.
Additional translations
d’hydravionPour le sens lié aux hydravions.
Synonyms
skidding
sliding
aquaplaning
water-skidding
slip-prone

Definitions

hydroplanenoun
A light, fast motorboat designed to skim over the surface of water.
The hydroplane raced across the lake, leaving a trail of spray behind it.
A seaplane, especially one with floats or skis instead of wheels, designed to take off from and land on water.
The hydroplane landed smoothly on the calm waters of the bay.
hydroplaneverb
To skim over the surface of water in a vehicle, especially a car, due to a layer of water causing a loss of traction.
The car began to hydroplane on the wet road, making it difficult to control.
To travel or race on water in a hydroplane boat or seaplane.
They spent the afternoon hydroplaning across the bay in their new craft.
hydroplaneadjective
Relating to, designed for, or used in connection with hydroplane boats or seaplanes.
The hydroplane racing season attracts teams from around the world.
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