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floatplane

/fləʊtpleɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does floatplane mean?

noun

A type of seaplane that can take off and land on water, but also has the ability to take off and land on land. It is a versatile aircraft that can operate in various environments.

Example

"The floatplane landed smoothly on the lake, its pontoons gliding across the water."

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