Aquaplaning: meaning, definitions and examples

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aquaplaning

 

[ หˆakwษ™หŒplฤnษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

driving condition

Aquaplaning refers to a phenomenon that occurs when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road due to a layer of water on the surface. This results in the vehicle sliding uncontrollably across the wet surface, which can pose a significant safety hazard. Aquaplaning typically happens at higher speeds and during heavy rain. Understanding how to recognize and react to aquaplaning can help drivers maintain control of their vehicles and prevent accidents.

Synonyms

hydroplaning, skidding, slipping.

Examples of usage

  • The car began aquaplaning on the flooded highway.
  • To avoid aquaplaning, reduce speed during heavy rain.
  • He lost control of the vehicle due to aquaplaning.
  • Aquaplaning can occur when tires are worn out.
  • Driving too fast in wet conditions increases the risk of aquaplaning.

Translations

Translations of the word "aquaplaning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aquaplanagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒ-เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคชเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aquaplaning

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aquaplaning

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบะฒะฐะฟะปะฐะฝัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aquaplaning

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ฏใ‚ขใƒ—ใƒฌใƒผใƒ‹ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aquaplanage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acuaplaneo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท su kaymasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋ง‰ํ˜„์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุฒู„ุงู‚ ู…ุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aquaplaning

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aquaplaning

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐด้ขๆป‘่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aquaplaning

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถtnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒ ะฐา“ั‹ะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ su sรผrรผลŸรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acuaplaneo

Etymology

The term "aquaplaning" originated from the Latin word 'aqua,' meaning 'water,' combined with the term 'planing' which refers to the action of gliding or sliding smoothly. The concept became prominent in the mid-20th century as motor vehicles became more common and travel conditions varied significantly due to weather. In essence, aquaplaning describes the situation where water builds up between the tires and the road surface, leading to a loss of traction. Early discussions on the topic focused on safety measures and techniques to prevent accidents during wet conditions. As automotive technology progressed, understanding of the physics behind aquaplaning became more sophisticated, leading to innovations in tire design and road safety measures.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,082, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.