Hydroplane
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˌdɹoʊˈpɫeɪn/
Hydroplane (noun)
- a small, fast boat that moves on water using a special shape to lift above the surface.
- a situation where a car slides uncontrollably on a wet road surface.
Examples
- The hydroplane raced across the lake.
- A hydroplane can reach incredible speeds.
Common collocations: operate a hydroplane, fast hydroplane, hydroplane race, dangerous hydroplane, avoid a hydroplane
Hydroplane (verb)
- to slide uncontrollably on a wet surface, especially in a vehicle.
Examples
- The car began to hydroplane during the storm.
- He lost control when the vehicle started to hydroplane.