Definitions of hydroplane:

  • noun:   a speedboat that is equipped with hydrofoils that lift it so that it skims the water at high speeds
    Example: "The museum houses a replica of the jet hydroplane that broke the record"
  • noun:   an airplane that can land on or take off from water
    Example: "The designer of marine aircraft demonstrated his newest hydroplane"
  • verb:   glide on the water in a hydroplane