Ski-plane (Noun)
Meaning
An airplane equipped with skis so it can land on a snowfield.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pilot skillfully maneuvered the ski-plane to a safe landing on the snow-covered glacier.
- Due to the remote location, a ski-plane was the only viable option for transporting scientists to the research station.
- In the frozen tundra, a ski-plane proved to be an essential mode of transportation during the harsh winter months.
- As the storm clouds rolled in, the ski-plane taxied to the end of the makeshift runway and took off into the icy skies.
- Years of flying ski-planes had taught Jack the unique skills needed to navigate through dense fog and thick snowfall.