hydrofoil

Meanings

Plural: hydrofoils

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"
• a speedboat that is equipped with winglike structures that lift it so that it skims the water at high speeds
• A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.
• A vessel equipped with such a device.

Verb

• To operate or use or ride atop a hydrofoil wing on a hull so equipped.

Synonyms

foil, hydroplane

Related Words

aquaplane, hydroplane