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hydroplane

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hydroplane, small, high-powered racing boat designed to skim along the surface of the water. Its hull is so shaped that at high speeds the bow is tilted up out of the water, reducing the effect of frictional drag. Hydroplanes are commonly powered by outboard motors.

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Small-scale lab experiments that he, Elverhoi, and other researchers have conducted to simulate underwater landslides show that the front edge of slumping sediments can hydroplane.
The AICPA cosponsored "All on Account of Fun," a new calendar featuring 13 diverse and dynamic LCPA members, including a hydroplane champion, body builder, pilot of experimental airplanes, Harley rider, mystery writer and an arachnophile with a pet tarantula.
One might think of them as hydroplane racing boats compared with aircraft carriers.
 
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