hydrofoil
Pronunciation
  • (Aus) IPA: /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/
Noun

hydrofoil (plural hydrofoils)

  1. (nautical) A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.
  2. (nautical) A vessel equipped with such a device.
Translations
  • French: plan porteur
  • German: Tragflügel
  • Italian: ala portante
  • Portuguese: hidrofólio
  • Russian: подво́дное крыло́
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