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Recent Examples of hydrofoil
Another €25 million is earmarked for the construction of a prototype self-driving boat, 12 meters long, that rides on hydrofoils (i.e., with the hull out of the water).
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Luca Zorloni, WIRED, 26 July 2024
When the wind blows, a hydrofoil underneath lifts you out of the water.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 July 2024
Yes, there are many tourists, but Sorrento is a pretty, year-round resort set on steep cliffs with magnificent views over the Bay of Naples and a hydrofoil hop from Positano.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
The hydrofoil enlists the same principles as an airplane, using a wing to create lift.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024
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Luca Zorloni, WIRED, 26 July 2024
When the wind blows, a hydrofoil underneath lifts you out of the water.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 July 2024
Yes, there are many tourists, but Sorrento is a pretty, year-round resort set on steep cliffs with magnificent views over the Bay of Naples and a hydrofoil hop from Positano.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
The hydrofoil enlists the same principles as an airplane, using a wing to create lift.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrofoil
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Bavarian Motor Works introduced the MINI Cooper SE in 2020, and the compact runabout has provided an attractive, fully electric option to motorists who value style and agility but don’t require a lot of driving range.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
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With the mantle of most powerful internal-combustion Audi held by the RS Q8 crossover, this low-slung S5 deserves consideration as a practical, usable runabout that happens to not ride high on stilts.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rain may cause tires to hydroplane at certain speeds, which means the vehicle is literally driving on water.Mark DeBruyckere, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2024
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Advertisement While being inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame last month, Johnson was offered a chance to drive Muncey’s famed Atlas Van Lines unlimited hydroplane by the National Unlimited Hydroplane and Racing Boat Hall of Fame and the Muncey family.Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
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My fellow festive cruisers had covered their doors with tinsel and stockings and so many decorations.Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Experienced cruisers likely know how to snag deals, pack with ease and make the most of their time in ports of call.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2024
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In addition, the shot clock, now the size of a small hovercraft placed on Curry’s back, was ticking down toward zero.David Aldridge, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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But most of us have never seen a hovercraft in real life, and the vehicles haven’t had a big impact on our world.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
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In addition to our boat and the three that were brought in safely at Winchester Bay, another, a 17-foot outboard cabin cruiser, swamped on the Columbia River bar off Astoria.Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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Navigating the Route Today Boating, driving and hiking are the three options for exploring the Rideau Canal. Canoes, kayaks, speedboats and cabin cruisers are best for undertaking a multi-day water journey.Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Explore Orlando’s wild side by checking out nearby freshwater springs like the ones at Wekiwa Springs State Park or taking an airboat tour with Spirit of the Swamp.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
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The list of activities continues with archery, horseback and pony riding, swamp buggy airboat rides, a pontoon cruise, a petting farm, and trap and skeet shooting.Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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With two helicopters circling 200 feet overhead and drones hovering, the team departed from the USS Lewis B. Puller aboard three specialized speedboats.Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2024
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In 2021, federal prosecutors charged Iranian agents with plotting to kidnap her from her home, then carry her by speedboat to Venezuela for transfer to Iran, and either imprisonment or death.Karl Vick, TIME, 23 Sep. 2024
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By lunchtime, the couple was fed up and caught an early ferry back to Sorrento.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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Candela first revealed plans for a foiling electric ferry in 2021, though what later became the P-12 morphed into something quite different from the early renders.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Hydrofoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrofoil. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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