English dictionary
hydrofoil
/'h/aI/dr/@/,f//Oi//l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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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
ExamplesThe fins of a fish act as hydrofoils.
Synonyms foilSource: WordNet 3.0
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a speedboat that is equipped with winglike structures that lift it so that it skims the water at high speeds
Synonyms hydroplaneSource: WordNet 3.0