hydroplaned
|hy-dro-planed|
/ˈhaɪdrəpleɪnd/
(hydroplane)
glide on water
Etymology
'hydroplane' originates from Greek elements, specifically 'hydōr' meaning 'water' and the combining form 'plane' (from Greek/Latin roots related to 'flat' or 'to glide'), used together to mean a craft or action related to gliding on water.
'hydroplane' was coined in modern English in the early 20th century for boats or craft that skim the water; the verb sense (to hydroplane) later extended to vehicle tires on wet roads in the mid 20th century.
Initially, it referred to a boat or craft that skimmed on the water's surface; over time the meaning expanded to describe the slipping/skidding action of vehicle tires on water-covered roads (the hydroplaning phenomenon).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'hydroplane'. To have skidded on a wet road surface because a layer of water prevented the tires from making proper contact with the road, causing loss of traction or control.
The car hydroplaned on the wet highway and spun out.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'hydroplane'. To have skimmed or skimmed rapidly over the surface of water (as a boat or seaplane) so that it rides on top of the water.
The speedboat hydroplaned across the lake at high speed.
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Adjective 1
having experienced hydroplaning; affected by hydroplaning.
The hydroplaned tires left faint rubber marks on the road.
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Last updated: 2025/12/29 15:46