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Recent Examples of hydrofoil
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.
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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
Another €25 million is earmarked for the construction of a prototype self-driving boat, 12 meters long, that rides on hydrofoils (i.e., with the hull out of the water).
—Luca Zorloni, WIRED, 26 July 2024
When the wind blows, a hydrofoil underneath lifts you out of the water.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 July 2024
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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
Another €25 million is earmarked for the construction of a prototype self-driving boat, 12 meters long, that rides on hydrofoils (i.e., with the hull out of the water).
—Luca Zorloni, WIRED, 26 July 2024
When the wind blows, a hydrofoil underneath lifts you out of the water.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrofoil
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Bavarian Motor Works introduced the MINI Cooper SE in 2020, and the compact runabout has provided an attractive, fully electric option to motorists who value style and agility but don’t require a lot of driving range.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
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With the mantle of most powerful internal-combustion Audi held by the RS Q8 crossover, this low-slung S5 deserves consideration as a practical, usable runabout that happens to not ride high on stilts.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rain may cause tires to hydroplane at certain speeds, which means the vehicle is literally driving on water.Mark DeBruyckere, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2024
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Advertisement While being inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame last month, Johnson was offered a chance to drive Muncey’s famed Atlas Van Lines unlimited hydroplane by the National Unlimited Hydroplane and Racing Boat Hall of Fame and the Muncey family.Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
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That somewhat unusually lengthy rear suspension travel makes highway riding smooth and comfortable without feeling numb or harsh as some cruisers can due to too-short rear travel.William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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While acceleration was steady and without lag or lurch, the E-Class could not escape its comfortable cruiser status.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The group also deployed a hovercraft to Nashville and a K-9 search unit is en route.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Mar. 2024
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In addition, the shot clock, now the size of a small hovercraft placed on Curry’s back, was ticking down toward zero.David Aldridge, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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In addition to our boat and the three that were brought in safely at Winchester Bay, another, a 17-foot outboard cabin cruiser, swamped on the Columbia River bar off Astoria.Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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Navigating the Route Today Boating, driving and hiking are the three options for exploring the Rideau Canal. Canoes, kayaks, speedboats and cabin cruisers are best for undertaking a multi-day water journey.Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Larson, a research ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, and Alicia Carhart, Mississippi River vegetation specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, surveyed the plants by airboat in mid-September.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Lana Del Rey may be seeing an airboat captain/swamp-tour guide.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
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Preliminary reports suggested the naval speedboat had suffered an engine failure, according to the official.Esha Mitra, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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That night, Jacquemus held an after-party on the Lady Adriana, a boat moored off the Capri coast, and on the shuttle bus to the docks and the speedboat bearing guests out to the vessel, a young fan in a sleeveless shirt commandeered the PA system to lead rabble-rousing cheers.Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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The Olympic Peninsula to British Columbia Walking & Hiking Tour offers the chance to watch seabirds, whales, and other marine life by shore and sea, on ferries, in kayaks, and from waterfront hotels.Everett Potter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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There, on the ferry, was a labourer eating oysters using a jack knife taken from his pocket, tossing shell after shell overboard.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Hydrofoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrofoil. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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