Hydrofoil: meaning, definitions and examples

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hydrofoil

 

[ หˆhaษชdrษ™หŒfษ”ษชl ]

Context #1 | Noun

water transport

A hydrofoil is a type of boat that uses wing-like structures called foils to lift its hull above the surface of the water as it gains speed. This reduces drag and allows the vessel to travel faster and more efficiently over the water. Hydrofoils can be found in various types of watercraft, including recreational boats and commercial ferries.

Synonyms

foil boat, hydrocraft, speedboat.

Examples of usage

  • The hydrofoil glided smoothly over the waves.
  • Many modern ferries use hydrofoils for increased speed.
  • I watched as the hydrofoil took off from the dock.
  • Hydrofoils are popular for racing events.

Translations

Translations of the word "hydrofoil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hidroala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเคธเคฎเฅเคญเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hydrofoil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hidrofoil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะดั€ะพั„ะพะนะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hydrofoil

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใƒ‰ใƒญใƒ•ใ‚ฉใ‚คใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hydroptรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hidroala

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hidrofoil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์ด๋“œ๋กœํฌ์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูŠุฏุฑูˆููˆูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hydrofoil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hydrofoil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐด็ฟผ่ˆน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hidrofoil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถkva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะดั€ะพั„ะพะนะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒคแƒแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hidrofoil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hidroala

Etymology

The term 'hydrofoil' is derived from the Greek word 'hydro', meaning water, and 'foil', which is a reference to the thin, wing-like structures that provide lift. The concept of the hydrofoil was first explored in the early 19th century, but it was not until the 1950s and 1960s that significant advancements in design and materials led to practical applications. During this time, engineers experimented with various foil shapes and configurations to optimize performance. The invention of lightweight materials such as aluminum and composite materials further propelled the development of hydrofoil technology. Today, hydrofoils are used not only in recreational boating but also in professional racing and high-speed passenger transportation, showcasing the ongoing evolution of this innovative technology.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,782 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.