flying boat

English
ShinMaywa US-2, a flying boat.

Noun

flying boat (plural flying boats)

  1. A fixed-winged seaplane with a hull, capable of landing on water, but (unless also equipped with wheels) not on land.

Usage notes
  • It differs from a floatplane as it uses a purpose-designed fuselage which can float, granting the aircraft buoyancy.

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