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Definition of Hydrofoil
1. Noun. A device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through. "The fins of a fish act as hydrofoils"
2. Noun. A speedboat that is equipped with winglike structures that lift it so that it skims the water at high speeds. "The museum houses a replica of the jet hydroplane that broke the record"
Definition of Hydrofoil
1. Noun. (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. ¹
2. Noun. (nautical) A vessel equipped with such a device. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hydrofoil
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydrofoil
Literary usage of Hydrofoil
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Adventure Guide to Hungary by Dante Mena (2007)
"hydrofoil the Rivers of Central Europe! hydrofoil your way between Budapest,
Vienna, and Bratislava and many other destinations on one of the most ..."
2. An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord by Joseph Whitaker (1869)
"She Is the first British merchant ship to carry a small hydrofoil craft for rapid
... The hydrofoil is the second craft sold by International ..."
3. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"The success of marine vehicle development programs, such as hydrofoil, ACV and
SES, is dependent upon centralized naval vehicle program management supported ..."
4. Italian Lakes by Richard Sale (2006)
"Diesel and hydrofoil ferries link a very large number of ports on Como's shores,
particularly on the Como arm, and the western shore of the Colico arm. ..."
5. Adventure Guide Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia by Janet Arrowood (2006)
"Take the hydrofoil to Can Tho, and spend two peaceful days peddling around ...
Take the hydrofoil back to HCMC, spend the night, then fly to Hué — the old ..."
6. The Virgin Islands by Lynne Sullivan (2000)
"By Seaplane & hydrofoil Seaborne Aviation (tr 888-359-8687 or 777-4491 or 773-6442;
... Virgin hydrofoil Services (-a 776-7417) operates the ..."
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