hydrofoil craft

English

Noun

hydrofoil craft (plural hydrofoil craft or hydrofoil crafts)

  1. (nautical) a high-speed ship that supports its weight by means of wings (hydrofoils) beneath the surface of the water

Usage notes

  • Sometimes simply known as a hydrofoil

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