flying boat
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
flying boat (plural flying boats)
- A fixed-winged seaplane with a hull, capable of landing on water, but (unless also equipped with wheels) not on land.
Usage notes[edit]
- It differs from a floatplane as it uses a purpose-designed fuselage which can float, granting the aircraft buoyancy.
Translations[edit]
fixed-winged seaplane
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