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hydrofoils

The correct spelling is hydrofoils.

How to pronounce hydrofoils

noun

Say it like: Hyd-rof-oyl-s

The correct spelling is hydrofoils. A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.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. 2.A vessel equipped with such a device.

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