hydrofoil
Americannoun
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Naval Architecture. a surface form creating a thrust against water in a direction perpendicular to the plane approximated by the surface.
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Nautical.
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a winglike member having this form, designed to lift the hull of a moving vessel.
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a vessel equipped with hydrofoils.
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noun
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a fast light vessel the hull of which is raised out of the water on one or more pairs of fixed vanes
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any of these vanes
Etymology
Origin of hydrofoil
Example Sentences
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The company has developed a hydrofoil system that lifts boats completely out of the water, cutting drag and reducing overall energy consumption by up to 80% versus conventional ships.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
The P-12 ferry uses a hydrofoil system to lift boats, cutting drag and reducing energy consumption by up to 80%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Candela launched a ferry in Stockholm this year that uses a hydrofoil system suited for electrification.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024
Artemis Technologies has announced plans for a fully electric hydrofoil ferry to operate in Northern Ireland between Belfast and nearby Bangor possibly as early as next year.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023
Inside, the hydrofoil gearings for the Pole Star sat in red dimness, clicking gears and whirring automation mechanicals for the sails and hydrofoils and parasail reels.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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