HyperDic: seaplane

English > 2 senses of the word seaplane:
NOUNartifactseaplane, hydroplanean airplane that can land on or take off from water
VERBmotionseaplane, hydroplaneglide on the water in a hydroplane
English > seaplane: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningAn airplane that can land on or take off from water.
Synonymhydroplane
Narrowerfloatplane, pontoon planeA seaplane equipped with pontoons for landing or taking off from water
flying boatA large seaplane that floats with its fuselage in the water rather than on pontoons
Broaderairplane, aeroplane, planeAn aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
Spanishhidroavión, hidroplano
Catalanhidroavió, hidroplà
Verbsseaplaneglide on the water in a hydroplane
English > seaplane: 2 senses > verb 1, motion
Meaningglide on the water in a hydroplane.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymhydroplane
EntailsglideMove smoothly and effortlessly
Broaderfly, aviate, pilotOperate an airplane
Nounsseaplanean airplane that can land on or take off from water

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