Hydroplane (Noun)
Meaning 1
An airplane that can land on or take off from water; "the designer of marine aircraft demonstrated his newest hydroplane".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The designer of marine aircraft demonstrated his newest hydroplane at the annual aviation show.
- The small hydroplane whirred to life as it taxied across the calm lake surface.
- Pilot training for the new hydroplane model required both water and runway simulation.
- The futuristic hydroplane design featured a unique tilting wing mechanism for improved takeoff.
- Aviation enthusiasts gathered to witness the historic hydroplane flight over the scenic coastline.
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Meaning 2
A speedboat that is equipped with winglike structures that lift it so that it skims the water at high speeds; "the museum houses a replica of the jet hydroplane that broke the record".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.