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Synonyms for hydroplane


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hahy-druh-pleyn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhaɪ drəˌpleɪn



Définition of hydroplane

Origin :
  • "motorboat that glides on the surface of water," 1895, coined by U.S. engineer Harvey D. Williams ["Sibley Journal of Engineering," Cornell University, vol. X, p.81]; from hydro- + plane (from airplane).
  • As in racing boat : noun boat used for racing
Example sentences :
  • Speed boat hulls are usually of the hydroplane or sea-sled type.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • Suddenly Tom became very excited as he looked at the hydroplane.
  • Extract from : « Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope » by Victor Appleton
  • We called for the coast guard when a hydroplane crashed on Rock Harbor.
  • Extract from : « The Crystal Ball » by Roy J. Snell
  • With her own eyes Greta had seen a helpless one carried from a hydroplane to this place.
  • Extract from : « The Phantom Violin » by Roy J. Snell
  • You dont want to smash that hydroplane and wheel any more than they are.
  • Extract from : « The Motor Boys After a Fortune » by Clarence Young
  • If you sail for Manila with that tin soldier I'll go after you in a hydroplane!
  • Extract from : « The Business of Life » by Robert W. Chambers
  • A moment later "Diving stations," and to the hydroplane men, "Take her on down."
  • Extract from : « H.M.S. ---- » by Klaxon
  • And it really can sail in the air or on the icelike a hydroplane?
  • Extract from : « The Girls of Central High on the Stage » by Gertrude W. Morrison
  • He reached the dock of Manby, where was waiting the expert engineer of the hydroplane.
  • Extract from : « The Voice on the Wire » by Eustace Hale Ball
  • "I've got a hydroplane which I'll sell this spring to some yachtsman," said Manby.
  • Extract from : « The Voice on the Wire » by Eustace Hale Ball

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