hydraeroplane (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /haɪˈdrɒəroʊˌpleɪn/
Definition
A type of aircraft that can operate from both water and land, typically equipped with pontoons or floats instead of traditional landing gear.
Examples
The hydraeroplane touched down smoothly on the lake's surface, its pontoons absorbing the impact.
Pilots require special training to operate a hydraeroplane, due to the unique challenges of water-based takeoffs and landings.
The company's new hydraeroplane design features a sleek, aerodynamic hull and advanced avionics.
How to Use hydraeroplane
- hydraeroplane takeoff (noun phrase)
- the act of an aircraft taking off from water — "The hydraeroplane's takeoff was smooth, with the pontoons lifting out of the water as it gained speed."
- hydraeroplane landing (noun phrase)
- the act of an aircraft landing on water — "The pilot carefully guided the hydraeroplane onto the lake's surface, its pontoons absorbing the impact of the landing."
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