hydrofoil

Etymology

hydro- + foil

noun

  1. (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.
  2. (nautical) A vessel equipped with such a device.
    Coordinate term: hovercraft

verb

  1. (nautical) To operate or use or ride atop a hydrofoil wing on a hull so equipped.

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