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PRONUNCIATION OF SEAPLANE

seaplane  [ˈsiːˌpleɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SEAPLANE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Seaplane is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SEAPLANE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

seaplane

Seaplane

A seaplane is a powered fixed-wing aircraft capable of taking off and landing on water. Seaplanes that can also take off and land on airfields are a subclass called amphibian aircraft. Seaplanes and amphibians are usually divided into two categories based on their technological characteristics: floatplanes and flying boats; the latter are generally far larger and can carry far more. These aircraft were sometimes called hydroplanes, but currently this term applies instead to a motor-powered watercraft which use hydrofoils to levitate their main hull above the water when running at speed.

Definition of seaplane in the English dictionary

The definition of seaplane in the dictionary is any aircraft that lands on and takes off from water Also called : hydroplane.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SEAPLANE


aerohydroplane
ˈɛərəʊˌhaɪdrəˌpleɪn
aeroplane
ˈɛərəˌpleɪn
airplane
ˈɛəˌpleɪn
aquaplane
ˈækwəˌpleɪn
biplane
ˈbaɪˌpleɪn
gyroplane
ˈdʒaɪrəˌpleɪn
hydroplane
ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpleɪn
hyperplane
ˈhaɪpəˌpleɪn
monoplane
ˈmɒnəʊˌpleɪn
multiplane
ˈmʌltɪˌpleɪn
peneplain
ˈpiːnɪˌpleɪn
peneplane
ˈpiːnɪˌpleɪn
phylloplane
ˈfɪləʊˌpleɪn
rhizoplane
ˈraɪzəʊˌpleɪn
sailplane
ˈseɪlˌpleɪn
skiplane
ˈskiːˌpleɪn
tailplane
ˈteɪlˌpleɪn
taxiplane
ˈtæksɪˌpleɪn
triplane
ˈtraɪˌpleɪn
warplane
ˈwɔːˌpleɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SEAPLANE

seamount
seamset
seamster
seamstress
seamstressy
seamy
sean
seance
seannachie
seapiece
seaplane base
seaport
SEAQ
seaquake
seaquaria
seaquarium
sear
searat
searce
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WORDS THAT END LIKE SEAPLANE

astral plane
block plane
cargo plane
charter plane
deplane
fault plane
fighter plane
float plane
focal plane
freight plane
galactic plane
inclined plane
jack plane
jet plane
lane
London plane
model plane
plane
rocket plane
space plane
spy plane

Synonyms and antonyms of seaplane in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «seaplane» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SEAPLANE

Find out the translation of seaplane to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of seaplane from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «seaplane» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

水上飞机
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hidroavión
570 millions of speakers

English

seaplane
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

समुद्री विमान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طائرة مائية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гидросамолет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hidroavião
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নৌবিমান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hydravion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pesawat laut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wasserflugzeug
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

水上飛行機
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수상 비행기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Seaplane
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thủy phi cơ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கடல் விமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सेपलेन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

deniz uçağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

idrovolante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wodnosamolotów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гідролітак
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hidroavion
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υδροπλάνο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Vliegtuig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sjöflygplan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sjøfly
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of seaplane

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SEAPLANE»

The term «seaplane» is regularly used and occupies the 65.687 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SEAPLANE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «seaplane» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «seaplane» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about seaplane

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SEAPLANE»

Discover the use of seaplane in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to seaplane and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter ...
The Federal Aviation Administration leaves no question unanswered in the most complete book on how to fly water-related aircraft available on the market.
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration, 2013
2
Attack from the Sea: A History of the U.S. Navy's Seaplane ...
" "This book investigates the difficulties of weapon system procurement within the context of strategic realities, interservice rivalry, and constrained defense budgets.
William F. Trimble, 2005
3
Seaplane: Seeflugzeug
Hundreds of Renault tanks rumbled past the reviewing stand and Luftwaffe planes glistened brightly in the morning sun. "This is a wonderful tribute to you, Mein Fuhrer," Hess said, addressing Hitler.
Jim Plosia, Shawn Plosia, 2008
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With seaplane and sledge in the Arctic
Narrative of Oxford University Arctic Expedition to Nordaustlander, Spitsbergen, 1924; experiment in use of seaplane in research; topographic, geological, meteorological, biological and geographical studies; first crossing of Nordaustlander ...
George Binney, 1925
5
Buzz, the little seaplane
Buzz the seaplane comes to the rescue when a forest fire breaks out on Black Bear Peak.
Wendy Cheyette Lewison, 1999
6
Notes of a Seaplane Instructor: An Instructional Guide to ...
In this new second edition, Burke provides even more notes on technique and performance particular to the world of floatplanes, with a special emphasis on safety and the best kind of pilot decision-making processes that keep seaplanes ...
Burke Mees, 2005
7
Pan Am Pioneer: A Manager's Memoir from Seaplane Clippers to ...
It is not every day that a person is in the right place at the opportune time with the knowledge and drive to meet the challenge of a totally new enterprise. Sanford B. Kauffman was that young man.
Sanford B. Kauffman, George E. Hopkins, 1995
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The Martin P5M Patrol Seaplane
Navy last flying boat and the end of a long era of seaplanes in the US Navy. This book covers the complete history of the Martin P5M Marlin aircraft development, construction, systems, squadron, interior, exterior weapons and stores.
Richard Hoffman, 2007
9
Arado Ar 196: Germany's Multi-Purpose Seaplane
The famous and versatile World War II German seaplane.
Hans-Peter Dabrowski, Volker Koos, 1993
10
The Seaplane Years: A History of the Marine & Armament ...
Beginning with the establishment of the experimental flying boat station at Felixstowe, the author explains the development of aircraft testing in two different environments and examines in detail those maritime aircraft which did much to ...
Tim Mason, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SEAPLANE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term seaplane is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mehair to launch Nashik-Pune seaplane service from tomorrow
NASHIK: Seaplane service operator Mehair will launch its first flight service between Nashik and Pune tomorrow after it had to suspend its earlier launch due to ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
World War Two-era seaplane founders on US shoreline after …
A World War Two-era seaplane is foundering in the surf on the northern Gulf Coast after a mishap during filming. The vintage PBY-6A flying boat has been ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Commuter seaplanes to expand to Chinese market as Harbour Air …
The float planes that are a common sight along British Columbia's coast might soon be coming to Shanghai and other Chinese cities, as well as parts of ... «The Globe and Mail, Jun 15»
4
Pune-Nashik seaplane service to begin from June 15
In what will bring down the journey time between Pune and Nashik to 50 minutes, the private-run seaplane service connecting the two destinations will begin ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
5
Could seaplanes be the future of transatlantic flight?
(CNN) In the future, transatlantic flights could be smooth sailing, literally. Rather than slamming down on a runway on the outskirts of a city center, passengers ... «CNN, Jun 15»
6
Two men in hospital after seaplane crashes into Ottawa River
OTTAWA - Two men are in hospital with unspecified injuries after a seaplane crashed and sunk into the Ottawa River. Gatineau Police say the crash occurred at ... «CTV News, Jun 15»
7
Seaplane to land in Goa today
Goa is all set for the pulsating moment as the first amphibian seaplane lands in its river waters on Saturday morning. The 9-seater Seaplane for joy rides to be ... «The Hindu, May 15»
8
Seaplane Forced to Land Without Landing Gear at FLL
One of the runways at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport was temporarily closed Friday afternoon after a seaplane was forced to land without its ... «NBC 6 South Florida, May 15»
9
Seaplane Landing Scared People; It Was Vanilla Ice
It was described as a plane that just went down into the water. First responders were quickly on the scene but saw an empty seaplane, with no one hurt. «New Times Broward-Palm Beach, May 15»
10
BC seaplane makes emergency landing into mud flats after pilot …
A passenger seaplane made an emergency landing early Thursday not far from the Tsawwassen, B.C., ferry terminal after its pilot began feeling faint. Harbour ... «The Globe and Mail, Apr 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Seaplane [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/seaplane>. May 2024 ».
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