Difference between surface and seaplane

Definitions

noun

1. the outermost level of the land or sea
2. information that has become public
3. a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something
4. a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
5. the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

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verb

1. come to the surface
2. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
3. appear or become visible; make a showing

adjective

1. on the surface

Examples

The aircraft descended into a wetland area and had since been forgotten about as it sank below the surface.

The abrupt facies shift, bioturbation and cemented nature of the surfaces suggests that they represent marine flooding surfaces, formed during a rapid rise in relative sea level and/or a reduction in sediment supply.

Assemble the table on a level surface, turn the top wheel upside down and place the seat wheel on top of it.

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verb

1. glide on the water in a hydroplane

noun

1. an airplane that can land on or take off from water

Examples

The drawing of a bird, or an airplane, or... `It's a seaplane !

The engine of the seaplane started up.

A seaplane operated by protest groups made several passes over the area.

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