hydrofoil

noun

hy·dro·foil ˈhī-drə-ˌfȯi(-ə)l

: a body similar to an airfoil but designed for action in or on water

: a motorboat that has metal plates or fins attached by struts fore and aft for lifting the hull clear of the water as speed is attained

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Salzmann and Podlipnik started by gradually adapting the concept of a hydrofoil to this very different use case. —

New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024 This innovative craft combines elements of boats, hydrofoils and aircraft to create a unique and efficient mode of transport. —

Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024 But a hydrofoil system can pull the seaglider up out of the water for a low-drag, high-efficiency path to takeoff, and the ground effect can radically boost range during flight. —

New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2024 Flashy gold hydrofoils, a 27-knot top speed, and a record-breaking range of 420 nautical miles (with DC charging) are all part of the $450,000 package. —

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hydrofoil