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Hydroplane v. i.

Of a boat, to move through water while supported by hydroplanes (3) (see hydroplane 3, above).

To move through a body of water supported by the hydrodynamic forces on a surface, similar in principle to a hydroplane 3; said, e..g, of automobiles skidding on a shallow patch of water on a road when moving at high speed, thus causing the tires to lose contact with the road surface.

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Etymology of 'Hydroplane'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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Words linked to "Hydroplane" : speedboat, glide, pilot, plane, hydroplane racing, floatplane, seaplane