seaplane

UK
/ˈsiːpleɪn/
US
/ˈsipˌpleɪn/

Translations

seaplaneadjective
UK
/ˈsiːpleɪn/
US
/ˈsiˌpleɪn/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., seaplane base) to modify them.
seaplanenoun
seaplanes
pl
UK
/ˈsiːpleɪn/
US
/ˈsipˌpleɪn/
The seaplane landed smoothly on the water.
Гидросамолёт плавно приземлился на воду.
Synonyms
amphibious aircraft

Definitions

seaplaneadjective
Relating to or intended for seaplanes.
The coastal town built a new seaplane terminal to boost tourism.
seaplanenoun
An aircraft designed to take off and land on water.
The seaplane glided smoothly onto the lake, its pontoons skimming the surface.