aerohydroplane
|aero-hydro-plane|
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/ˌɛroʊˈhaɪdroʊpleɪn/
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/ˌeərəʊˈhaɪdrəpleɪn/
air-water aircraft
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerohydroplane' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'hydro' meaning 'water', combined with 'plane' from Latin 'planum' meaning 'flat surface'.
Historical Evolution
'aerohydroplane' was coined in the early 20th century to describe aircraft capable of operating on water and air.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an aircraft for water and air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of aircraft designed to take off from and land on water, equipped with floats or a hull for buoyancy.
The aerohydroplane glided smoothly onto the lake's surface.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 15:51