Hydroplane

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpleɪn/
• US IPA: /ˈhaɪdroÊŠËŒpleɪn/

Origin

From hydro- "water" + plane

Full definition of hydroplane

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.

Noun

1. (nautical): 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.