hydrofoil in Greek
hydrofoil in Greek is υδροπτέρυγο, υδρολισθητήρας — hydrofoil means a wing fitted to a ship's hull that lifts it clear of the water at speed to reduce drag.
hydrofoil in Greek
υδροπτέρυγο
Pronounced: ydropterygo
(nautical) A vessel equipped with such a device.
υδρολισθητήρας
Pronounced: ydrolisthitiras
(nautical) A vessel equipped with such a device.
What does "hydrofoil" mean?
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noun A wing fitted to a ship's hull that lifts it clear of the water at speed to reduce drag.
"The hydrofoil beneath the hull lifts the boat above the waves once it gains speed."
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noun A vessel fitted with such a wing.
"We crossed the strait on a hydrofoil in under an hour."
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hydrofoil in a sentence
- The hydrofoil beneath the hull lifts the boat above the waves once it gains speed.
- Engineers tested a new hydrofoil shape to cut drag at high speed.
- We crossed the strait on a hydrofoil in under an hour.
- The hydrofoil skimmed over the water far faster than the old ferry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hydrofoil" in Greek?
"hydrofoil" in Greek is υδροπτέρυγο, υδρολισθητήρας. hydrofoil means: A wing fitted to a ship's hull that lifts it clear of the water at speed to reduce drag.
How do you pronounce υδροπτέρυγο?
"hydrofoil" in Greek is υδροπτέρυγο, pronounced "ydropterygo".
How do you use "hydrofoil" in a sentence?
Example: "The hydrofoil beneath the hull lifts the boat above the waves once it gains speed." In Greek, "hydrofoil" is υδροπτέρυγο, υδρολισθητήρας.
Are there other ways to say "hydrofoil" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "hydrofoil": υδροπτέρυγο, υδρολισθητήρας.
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