hydrofoil
/ˈhaɪdroʊˌfɔɪl/
noun
- A boat or ship that has wing-like parts underneath that lift the hull out of the water at high speed, allowing it to move faster.
- Tourists took a hydrofoil from the mainland to the island in just 30 minutes.
- The hydrofoil skimmed across the lake, leaving a small wake behind.
- Engineers designed a new hydrofoil that uses less fuel than traditional boats.
- The wing-like part under a boat that lifts it out of the water.
- Each hydrofoil is carefully shaped to reduce drag in the water.
- The hydrofoil on the ferry was damaged after hitting a submerged log.
- The mechanic inspected the hydrofoil for cracks before the race.