floatplane

UK
/ˈfləʊtpleɪn/
US
/ˈfloʊtpleɪn/
floatplanenoun
floatplanes
pl
UK
/ˈfləʊtpleɪn/
US
/ˈfloʊtpleɪn/
Translations
The floatplane landed smoothly on the lake.
Гидросамолёт плавно приземлился на озеро.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
amphibious aircraft
floatplaneadjective
UK
/ˈfləʊtpleɪn/
US
/ˈfloʊtpleɪn/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., floatplane pilot).
Definitions
Relating to or designed for use by floatplanes.
The remote lodge includes a floatplane dock for arriving guests.