pontoonplane
nounUK /pɒnˈtuːnpleɪn/
US /pɑːnˈtuːnpleɪn/
A plane that can land on water because it has floats instead of wheels.
The pontoonplane landed gently on the lake near the cabin.
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2. An aircraft equipped with pontoons for operating from water surfaces.
Rescue teams used a pontoonplane to reach the flooded village.
3. A light aircraft used for remote lake access and sightseeing.
Tourists booked a pontoonplane ride over the glacier.
4. A seaplane variant distinguished by twin floats rather than a boat-shaped hull.
Unlike a flying boat, the pontoonplane rests on separate floats.