hydrofoil
noun
- boats using hydrofoil technology
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ / /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/
noun
Etymology: From hydro- + foil.
- A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.
- A vessel equipped with such a device.
verb
Etymology: From hydro- + foil.
- To operate or use or ride atop a hydrofoil wing on a hull so equipped.