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Definition of Seaplane tender
1. Noun. (obsolete) a ship designed to tend to the needs of seaplanes, floatplanes and flying boats at sea, for resupply, refueling, sometimes including catapult launch ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) a type of aircraft carrier specialized in dealing with airplanes that can use water as a landing surface ¹
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