hydrofoil

/ˈhaɪdroʊˌfɔɪl/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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