To skim the surface of a body of water while moving at high speed.

(nautical) A specific type of motorboat used exclusively for racing. / (aircraft, nautical) A seaplane; any aircraft capable of taking off from, and alighting on the surface of water.

plural of hydroplane

simple past tense and past participle of hydroplane

present participle of hydroplane

(automotive, US, Canada) The loss of contact with the road because of surface water. The act of aquaplaning.