aquaplane

aquaplane
aquaplaner, n.
/ak"weuh playn', ah"kweuh-/, n., v., aquaplaned, aquaplaning.
n.
1. a board that skims over water when towed at high speed by a motorboat, used to carry a rider in aquatic sports.
v.i.
2. to ride an aquaplane.
3. hydroplane (def. 7).
[1910-15; AQUA- + (AIR)PLANE]

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