English Word · Intermediate
aquaplane
To ride for leisure standing up on a board pulled on a water surface by a motorboat
Pronunciation: /ˈækwəpleɪn/
Meaning
To skid on a thin layer of water on a road surface, causing a loss of traction.
Example
The car began to aquaplane when it hit the deep puddle on the highway.
The car began to aquaplane when it hit the deep puddle on the highway.
Practice tips
- Practice aquaplane out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.