Hydroplane
noun
A type of aircraft designed to take off and land on water.
The new hydroplane was able to touch down smoothly on the lake's surface.

Often appears as...
- water landing
- amphibious aircraft
Usage tips
Neutral
water aircraft, seaplane, amphibious vehicle
verb
A situation where a vehicle skids over water on a wet surface, leading to loss of traction.
The car began to hydroplane on the slick highway.

Often appears as...
- hydroplaning risk
- avoid hydroplaning
Usage tips
Informal
lose control, skidding, sliding
noun
A type of aircraft designed to take off and land on water.
The new hydroplane was able to touch down smoothly on the lake's surface.

Often appears as...
- water landing
- amphibious aircraft
Usage tips
Neutral
water aircraft, seaplane, amphibious vehicle
verb
A situation where a vehicle skids over water on a wet surface, leading to loss of traction.
The car began to hydroplane on the slick highway.

Often appears as...
- hydroplaning risk
- avoid hydroplaning
Usage tips
Informal
lose control, skidding, sliding
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Aviation Terms
Hydroplanes are utilized in maritime scenarios.
The hydroplane was crucial for rescue operations over large bodies of water.
Safety Precautions
Handling a hydroplane requires specific skills.
Knowing how to control a hydroplane is essential for safe landings.
Aviation Terms
Hydroplanes are utilized in maritime scenarios.
The hydroplane was crucial for rescue operations over large bodies of water.
Safety Precautions
Handling a hydroplane requires specific skills.
Knowing how to control a hydroplane is essential for safe landings.
Aviation Terms
Hydroplanes are utilized in maritime scenarios.
The hydroplane was crucial for rescue operations over large bodies of water.
Safety Precautions
Handling a hydroplane requires specific skills.
Knowing how to control a hydroplane is essential for safe landings.
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