as in yacht
a boat that is designed to skim over the surface of water at very high speeds
The lake hosts a race featuring hydroplanes every year.
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Recent Examples of hydroplane
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Accidents can occur when drivers hydroplane, panic, slam the brakes and move their steering wheel wildly while reacting to a temporary loss of control.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Within seconds, her car started to hydroplane, sending her and her 7-year-old son Michael, who was in the backseat, across the center line into oncoming traffic.
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Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Accidents can occur when drivers hydroplane, panic, slam the brakes and move their steering wheel wildly while reacting to a temporary loss of control.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Within seconds, her car started to hydroplane, sending her and her 7-year-old son Michael, who was in the backseat, across the center line into oncoming traffic.
—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hydroplane
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydroplane
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The atmosphere is infectious, attracting a discerning international crowd, yacht enthusiasts, fashion aficionados, and travelers who are seeking a blend of luxury and authenticity.
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The 80-foot sailing yacht follows in the footsteps of Baltic’s popular 68 Café Racer, adding some extra oomph and more space for all your weekend sailing adventures.
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Exhibits are displayed in six different rooms and a canoe house.
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After lunch, Bud and Stan took a canoe to explore a long draw of water in back of camp while Ed and I strung up the radio aerial and called Cache Lake.
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Assateague's spectacular national seashore is best explored by kayak.
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On the Water Rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard from Crystal River Outfitters and explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore via the meandering Crystal River.
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Being a courteous cruiser helps everyone maximize their vacation enjoyment.
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But projects like the 59-foot Cigarette Tirranna performance cruiser and a range of CdM expedition yachts show the breadth of his portfolio.
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One fishing vessel on view recalls the grisly story of Howard Blackburn, a Gloucester fisherman who went out as part of a big schooner to the Grand Banks.
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Get out on the water in a different way with Traverse Tall Ship Company, offering tours aboard the biggest tall ship on Lake Michigan, the 114-foot schooner Manitou.
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Deadly boating tragedies are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.
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The control system receives information and controls the installations of these systems via the various programmable logic controllers (PLCs) distributed throughout the vessel – around ten on the Scorpène.
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Despite a raft of Western sanctions, Moscow remains among the world's top exporters of oil and natural gas.
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Despite a raft of Western sanctions, Moscow remains among the world’s top exporters of oil and natural gas.
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After strikes on ships and the halt of ferry operations, Russia now depends solely on narrow land and bridge corridors.
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While taking the ferry to Liberty Island, Muir spoke to Captain Hamilton Clancy, who grew up in the shadow of the statue as his grandfather used to be the superintendent of Liberty Island.
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“Hydroplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydroplane. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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