English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
aquaplane — I UK [ˈækwəˌpleɪn] / US noun [countable] Word forms aquaplane : singular aquaplane plural aquaplanes a board that you stand on while a fast boat pulls you across the surface of the water II UK [ˈækwəˌpleɪn] / US verb [intransitive] Word forms… … English dictionary
waterskiing — Sport of planing and jumping on water skis, broad skilike runners that a rider wears while being towed by a motorboat. The sport originated in the U.S. in the 1920s. International competitions have been held since 1946. Single ski slalom… … Universalium
aquaplane — aq|ua|plane1 [ˈækwəpleın] v [i]BrE 1.) if a car aquaplanes, it slides over a wet road in an uncontrolled way American Equivalent: hydroplane 2.) to be pulled over the water on an aquaplane aquaplane 2 aquaplane2 n BrE a thin board that you stand… … Dictionary of contemporary English
aquaplane — 1 noun (C) a thin board that you stand on while you are pulled over the water by a fast boat 2 verb (I) 1 to be pulled over the water on an aquaplane 2 BrE if a car aquaplanes, it slides over a wet road in an uncontrolled way; hydroplane 2 (1)… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
aquaplaner — ˌplānə(r) noun ( s) : one that aquaplanes * * * aˈquaplaner noun • • • Main Entry: ↑aqua … Useful english dictionary
