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English
Etymology
From hydro- "water" + plane
Pronunciation
IPA|/�haɪdr���pleɪn/ (RP)
IPA|/�haɪdro��pleɪn/ (US)
audio|en-us-hydroplane.ogg|Audio (US)
Verb
en-verb|hydroplan|ing
#To skim the surface of a body of water while moving at high speed.
#:Don't drive too fast on wet roads or the car may hydroplane and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Noun
en-noun
#nautical: A specific type of motorboat used exclusively for racing.
- A hydrofoil
- A seaplane
- The wing of a submarine, used to help control depth.
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