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hydrofoil

/ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/

Meanings
noun
A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.

Examples :

"The speedboat, equipped with a hydrofoil, skimmed across the lake with surprising speed as it rose out of the water. "
nautical vehicle sailing technology machine

Related Words

Illustration vessel

vessel noun

/ˈvɛs.l̩/

Any craft designed for transportation on water, such as a ship or boat.

"The fishing vessel sailed out to the lake early in the morning. "

Illustration equipped

equipped verb

/ɪˈkwɪpt/

To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging)

"The camping club equipped their tent with sturdy stakes so it wouldn't blow away in the wind. "

Illustration speedboat

speedboat noun

/ˈspidˌboʊt/

A fast boat, usually small (for 1-8 people).

"The family rented a speedboat for a fun afternoon on the lake. "

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underwater noun

/ˈʌndərˌwɔtər/ /ˈʌndərˌwɑtər/

Underlying water or body of water, for example in an aquifer or the deep ocean

"The aquifer's underwater supply of fresh water is crucial for the town's water system. "

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reduces verb

/ɹɪˈdjuːsɪz/ /ɹɪˈdusɪz/

To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

"to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."

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device noun

/dəˈvaɪs/

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."

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raises noun

/ˈreɪzɪz/

An increase in wages or salary; a rise (UK).

"The boss gave me a raise."

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travelling verb

/ˈtɹævl̩iŋ/

To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

"My sister is travelling to Italy next week for vacation. "

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surprising verb

/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.

"It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did."

Illustration skimmed

skimmed verb

/skɪmd/

To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

"The small boat skimmed across the still lake, barely making a ripple. "

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attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

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across noun

/əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/

(crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.

"I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down."