Hydrofoil
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hydrofoil is a noun meaning (nautical) A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.
Meaning
(nautical) A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A vessel equipped with such a device.
- (nautical, intransitive) To operate or use or ride atop a hydrofoil wing on a hull so equipped.
Word Forms
- hydrofoils
- hydrofoiling
- hydrofoiled
Synonyms for hydrofoil
Depending on context, synonyms include hydroplane, foil.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hydroplane, jetfoil, flying, airfoil, hydroflight, plane.
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