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Hydroplaning

Noun

Hydroplaning refers to the phenomenon where a vehicle loses traction on a wet road surface due to a layer of water between the tires and the road. It occurs when the tires encounter more water than they can disperse, causing a loss of control and an increased risk of accidents.

Example sentences:

• Be cautious when driving during heavy rain as the risk of hydroplaning is significantly higher.
• Hydroplaning can cause a vehicle to skid and result in loss of control, leading to road accidents.

Verb

When used as a verb, hydroplaning describes the action of a vehicle sliding uncontrollably on a wet surface, typically due to hydroplaning.

Example sentences:

• The car hydroplaned for several meters before finally regaining traction.
• She had a near-miss with hydroplaning while driving at high speed on the waterlogged highway.

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