| 单词 | hydroplane |
| 释义 | hydroplane /huy"dreuh playn'/, n. , v. , hydroplaned, hydroplaning. n. 1. a seaplane. 2. an attachment to an airplane enabling it to glide on the water. 3. a light, high-powered boat, esp. one with hydrofoils or a stepped bottom, designed to plane along the surface of the water at very high speeds. 4. a horizontal rudder for submerging or elevating a submarine. v.i. 5. to skim over water in the manner of a hydroplane. 6. to travel in a hydroplane. 7. Also, aquaplane. (of a vehicular tire or vehicle) to ride on a film of water on a wet surface with a resulting decrease in braking and steering effectiveness. [1900-05; HYDRO-1 + PLANE1] |
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