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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. hydroplane 1. a motorboat equipped with hydrofoils or with a shaped bottom that raises its hull out of the water at high speeds 2. an attachment to an aircraft to enable it to glide along the surface of water 3. another name (esp US) for a seaplane 4. a horizontal vane on the hull of a submarine for controlling its vertical motion hydroplane [′hī·drə‚plān] (naval architecture) A boat which when operated at high speed planes on the surface of the water; the bottom of such a craft is normally a prismatic surface. Also known as planing boat. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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