hydroplane

noun

a speedboat that is equipped with winglike structures that lift it so that it skims the water at high speeds

an airplane that can land on or take off from water

verb

glide on the water in a hydroplane

Roots

hydorhydro- · Greek · water planus-plan · Latin · flat

Synonyms for hydroplane

seaplanen floatplanen airplanen sailplanen volplane jetn

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Where does hydroplane come from?

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