Floatplane

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A seaplane that has floats for landing or taking off from the water.
2
a seaplane equipped with pontoons for landing or taking off from water wordnet

Synonyms

amphibian hydroaeroplane hydroaeroplane hydroplane pontoon plane seaplane

Etymology

From float + plane.

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