Hydrofoil (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hydrofoil sped across the lake, its hull lifted out of the water by the winglike structures on its underside.
- The museum's collection included a vintage hydrofoil that had been used for racing in the 1960s.
- As the hydrofoil gained speed, it began to lift out of the water, reducing drag and increasing its velocity.
- The new hydrofoil design was capable of reaching speeds of over 100 miles per hour.
- The company's latest hydrofoil model featured a sleek and aerodynamic design that made it a popular choice among thrill-seekers.