hydroplane
nounUK /ˈhaɪ.drə.pleɪn/
US /ˈhaɪ.droʊ.pleɪn/
A hydroplane is a fast boat that skims over the water.
The hydroplane raced across the lake, leaving a white trail of spray behind it.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A seaplane, an aircraft that can land on and take off from water.
The pilot landed the hydroplane gently on the calm bay.
3. To slide uncontrollably on a wet surface because a layer of water builds up under the tires.
During the storm, the car began to hydroplane on the flooded road.
4. To skim quickly across the surface of water.
The stone hydroplaned across the pond in a series of skips.