Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ·droʊˌpleɪn/
noun a light fast motorboat designed to skim over the surface of water
A1 A hydroplane is a type of boat that skims across the water.
A2 The hydroplane raced across the lake at high speeds.
B1 The hydroplane competition drew a large crowd of spectators.
B2 The skilled pilot maneuvered the hydroplane expertly through the rough waters.
C1 The hydroplane set a new speed record on the racing circuit.
C2 The hydroplane's sleek design and powerful engine made it a formidable contender in the race.
verb to slide on a wet road because a thin layer of water on the road causes the tires to lose contact with it
A1 The car hydroplaned on the wet road.
A2 I hydroplaned while driving through the heavy rain.
B1 The pilot managed to hydroplane the seaplane smoothly onto the water.
B2 The professional driver demonstrated how to hydroplane around the track.
C1 The expert sailor can hydroplane the boat at incredible speeds.
C2 The skilled hydroplane racer won the championship with ease.
formal The driver lost control of the car and it began to hydroplane on the wet road.
informal I had to slow down because my car started to hydroplane in the rain.
slang I almost hydroplaned into the guardrail during the storm.
figurative Her thoughts seemed to hydroplane through her mind, never fully landing on one idea.
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