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hydrofoil

noun

  1. boats using hydrofoil technology
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ / /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/

noun

Etymology: From hydro- + foil.

  1. A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.
  2. A vessel equipped with such a device.

verb

Etymology: From hydro- + foil.

  1. To operate or use or ride atop a hydrofoil wing on a hull so equipped.