Hydrofoil Moderate

Origin: Greek prefix hydro-

Hydrofoil has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

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"

hydrofoil foil

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"

hydrofoil hydroplane

A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.