wa|ter|plane

wa|ter|plane
wa|ter|plane «WT uhr PLAYN, WOT-», noun, verb, -planed, -plan|ing.
–n.
an airplane adapted for alighting on, ascending from, and traveling on the water; seaplane.
–v.i.
to go or travel by waterplane: »

We waterplaned along the main channels…carrying food, blankets, and clothing to the villages (Alex Hendry).


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