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hydroplane racing

hydroplane racing

1 6.6
A sport where very fast motorboats race on water
  • noun
  • /ˈhaɪdroʊˌpleɪn ˈreɪsɪŋ/
  • US
translation icon : carrera de hidroaviones
  • Fans gathered at the shoreline to watch the vibrant hydroplanes zip past during the exciting hydroplane racing event.

Examples

  • During the competition, the drivers navigated their hydroplanes at incredible speeds, showcasing the excitement of hydroplane racing on the water.

  • I love watching hydroplane racing during the summer.

  • Hydroplane racing attracts thousands of spectators to lakes and rivers each summer.

  • He has competed in national hydroplane racing events since he was a teenager.

  • The team won the championship after a thrilling season of hydroplane racing.

  • Did you see the hydroplane racing event last weekend?

  • The annual festival included thrilling events like hydroplane racing, where boats speed across the lake, competing for the fastest time.

Synonyms

water sport
vshydroplane racing
4 1.0

A sport done in or on water, like swimming

is a specialist engine powered craft competition rather than any water activity
boat race
vshydroplane racing
4 2.3

A race where teams row or drive boats to see who is fastest

is the sport about a class of very fast engine watercraft not a single event
boat racing
vshydroplane racing
2.0

A sport where people race boats on water using oars, sails or motors

focuses on very high speed engine watercraft rather than all vessel types

Surface Forms

hydroplane racing singular
hydroplane racings plural

Morphology

hydroplane + racing

The meaning 'a sport in which hydroplanes compete' is directly and compositionally derived from 'hydroplane' (a type of high-speed boat) plus 'racing' (a speed-based competitive sport). This follows the common noun+noun pattern for sports/events (e.g., 'car racing', 'boat racing'), so a learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

Hydroplane racing gets its name from the fast boat called a hydroplane. A hydroplane 'planes' — it rises and skims across the water like it is almost flying, so hydroplane racing means 'racing of these special high-speed boats'.