aquaplane
|a-qua-plane|
B2
/ˈækwəˌpleɪn/
water sliding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aquaplane' originates from the combination of 'aqua,' meaning 'water,' and 'plane,' referring to a flat surface.
Historical Evolution
'Aquaplane' was coined in the early 20th century to describe a board used for water sports.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a water sport device, but it also came to describe the action of sliding on water.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a board for riding on water, pulled by a motorboat.
He enjoyed riding the aquaplane across the lake.
Synonyms
waterboard
Verb 2
to slide uncontrollably on a wet surface, especially a road.
The car began to aquaplane on the wet road.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/06 01:57