Meaning & use
hydrofoil
A boat fitted with wing-like blades beneath the hull that lift it above the water at speed.
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The hydrofoil skimmed across the bay, its hull barely touching the waves.
Ferry operators introduced hydrofoils to cut travel time between the islands.
A note on using this word
The term also names the wing-shaped blade itself, not only the whole vessel.
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