hydrofoil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-hydrofoil.wav

Word forms

hydrofoil hydrofoils hydrofoiling hydrofoiled

Etymology

From hydro- + foil.

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