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hydrofoil
noun hy·dro·foil \ˈhī-drə-ˌfȯi(-ə)l\
: a very fast boat that rises partly out of the water when moving at high speeds
Full Definition of HYDROFOIL
1
: a body similar to an airfoil but designed for action in or on water
2
: a motorboat that has metal plates or fins attached by struts fore and aft for lifting the hull clear of the water as speed is attained
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First Known Use of HYDROFOIL
1919
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