hydrofoil

noun
/ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl//ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/US

Etymology

From hydro- + foil.

  1. derived from folia
  2. derived from fueille
  3. derived from fueille
  4. inherited from foyle
  5. formed as hydrofoil — “hydro- + foil

Definitions

  1. A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at…

    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.

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

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