aquaplane

• Существительное, обозначающее доску, буксируемую быстроходным катером, на которой человек стоит и скользит по воде.

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.

   Акваплан

   • 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.

   Synonymshydroplane

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.

   Аквапланирование

   • 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.

   Synonymshydroplane

3. Action of ridingB1informalsport

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

   Аквапланинг

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

   Synonymsaquaplaning

• Глагол, используемый для описания потери сцепления транспортным средством на мокрой дороге и неконтролируемого скольжения, или вид спорта, заключающийся в скольжении по воде на доске, буксируемой лодкой.

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.

   Кататься на акваплане

   • 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.

   Аквапланирование

   • 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.

   Synonymshydroplane