hydroplanes

Hydroplanes functions as both noun and verb, united by the idea of skimming across water.

A hydroplane is a boat designed to skim the surface at high speed, its hull rising to reduce drag.

Racing hydroplanes compete in speed events.

The verb describes a vehicle losing traction on wet pavement as tires ride atop a film of water rather than gripping the road: The car hydroplaned on the flooded highway.

Aircraft fitted with floats for water landings are also called hydroplanes.