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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