aquaplane

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Aquaplaning is a sport that involves riding an aquaplane, which is a board towed behind a speeding motorboat. The rider stands on the board and is pulled across the water. This activity was first documented in 1912. The verb form, "aquaplane," meaning to ride an aquaplane, was first used in 1919. Related terms include "aquaplaner" and "aquaplaning."12

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