floatplane

UK
/ˈfləʊtpleɪn/
US
/ˈfloʊtpleɪn/

Translations

floatplaneadjective
UK
/ˈfləʊtpleɪn/
US
/ˈfloʊtpleɪn/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., floatplane pilot).
floatplanenoun
floatplanes
pl
UK
/ˈfləʊtpleɪn/
US
/ˈfloʊtpleɪn/
The floatplane landed smoothly on the lake.
Гидросамолёт плавно приземлился на озеро.
Synonyms
amphibious aircraft

Definitions

floatplaneadjective
Relating to or designed for use by floatplanes.
The remote lodge includes a floatplane dock for arriving guests.
floatplanenoun
A type of seaplane with one or more floats mounted under the fuselage to provide buoyancy.
The floatplane landed smoothly on the lake, its floats skimming the water's surface.