HYDROPLANE

Hydroplane

A hydroplane is a fast motorboat, where the hull shape is such that at speed, the weight of the boat is supported by planing forces, rather than simple buoyancy.

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hydroplane

Noun

  1. : A specific type of motorboat used exclusively for racing.
  2. A hydrofoil
  3. A seaplane
  4. The wing of a submarine, used to help control depth.

Verb

  1. To skim the surface of a body of water while moving at high speed.
    Don't drive too fast on wet roads or the car may hydroplane and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.


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