Gadit

hydroplane

Definitions (2)
1nounA light, fast motorboat designed to skim over the surface of water.
The hydroplane raced across the lake, leaving a trail of spray behind.
During the summer, they enjoyed watching hydroplane races on the river.
He bought a hydroplane to explore the coastal waters.
2verbTo slide uncontrollably on a wet surface, often used to describe a car losing traction on a wet road.
The car began to hydroplane on the slick highway during the rainstorm.
Drivers should slow down to avoid hydroplaning in wet conditions.
She felt the car hydroplane and quickly regained control.
Word Origin
Language
Greek + English
Word parts
hydro (water) + plane (flat surface)
Originally meant
a flat surface moving over water
Background
The term 'hydroplane' originally referred to a flat surface designed to move over water, which later evolved to describe both the fast boats and the action of sliding on water. The concept of hydroplaning as a vehicle losing traction on wet surfaces became common in the 20th century.