aquaplane

• Ein Wassersportgerät, auf dem eine Person steht und über die Wasseroberfläche gezogen wird, meist von einem Motorboot; auch das Gleiten auf einer solchen Planke.

A noun referring to a board towed by a speedboat, on which a person stands and skims across the water.

1. Water sports boardB1formalsport

   A flat board designed to be towed behind a fast motorboat, allowing a person to stand on it and glide across the water's surface.

   Aquaplan

   • He balanced carefully on the aquaplane as the boat accelerated.
   • The rental shop offered aquaplanes for tourists at the lake.
   • She learned to ride an aquaplane during her summer vacation.

   Synonymehydroplane

2. Vehicle hydroplaningC1formaltechnical

   A dangerous driving condition where a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road surface by riding on a thin layer of water, resulting in a loss of steering and braking control.

   Aquaplaning

   • Driving too fast in heavy rain can cause your car to aquaplane.
   • The driver lost control when the vehicle began to aquaplane on the wet highway.
   • Proper tire tread depth helps prevent aquaplaning in wet conditions.

   Synonymehydroplane

3. Action of ridingB1informalsport

   The act of standing and riding on an aquaplane board while being pulled by a motorboat.

   Aquaplaning

   • They spent the afternoon aquaplaning across the bay.
   • Aquaplaning requires good balance and strong legs.
   • He enjoys aquaplaning more than water skiing.

   Synonymeaquaplaning

• Verb, das das Aufschwimmen und den daraus resultierenden Verlust der Haftung eines Fahrzeugs auf nasser Fahrbahn beschreibt oder den Wassersport, bei dem man auf einem von einem Boot gezogenen Brett über die Wasseroberfläche gleitet.

A verb used to describe the act of a vehicle losing traction on a wet road surface and sliding uncontrollably, or the sport of riding on water on a board towed by a boat.

1. Ride an aquaplaneB2formal

   To ride on a board that is towed behind a fast motorboat, skimming across the water's surface.

   Auf einem Aquaplan fahren

   • They spent the afternoon aquaplaning behind the speedboat.
   • He learned to aquaplane during his vacation at the lake.
   • Aquaplaning requires good balance and a strong grip on the tow rope.

2. Vehicle hydroplaningB2formalbritish

   To lose contact with the road surface due to a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, resulting in a loss of steering and braking control.

   Aquaplaning

   • The car began to aquaplane on the wet motorway.
   • Drivers are advised to slow down to avoid aquaplaning in heavy rain.
   • Aquaplaning can be extremely dangerous if not handled correctly.

   Synonymehydroplane