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hydrofoil

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Definition of hydrofoil

as in runabout

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Recent Examples of hydrofoil There’s lounge seating, seaside air conditioning, and luxury seating, along with connectivity to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite system, and the hydrofoils make the ride smoother. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026 This year, thousands of fans will be floating in spectator boats right beside the race, close enough to feel the spray and hear the hydrofoil. — Steve Overmyer, CBS News, 27 May 2026 Reachable mostly via hydrofoil or ferry from Sicily (and, for some of them, the port of Naples), the group has long been a haven for in-the-know Italians. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 May 2026 SailGP features identical hydrofoil catamaran boats that can go more than 60 miles per hour. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hydrofoil

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Noun

Introduced in 1962, Carlo Riva’s shapely mahogany runabout had become boating’s ultimate status symbol, marrying flawless craftsmanship and twin-V-8 power with styling that defined la dolce vita.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Fiat is expanding its North American lineup with the launch of the all-electric Topolino, a pint-sized two-seat runabout that starts at $13,995.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of runabout

Noun

The concierge can also organize hydroplane trips across Lake Como, a private dinner behind closed doors beneath Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, and a day of personal shopping in Italy’s fashion capital.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of hydroplane

Noun

Independence Police Officer Matthew Arnold was driving the cruiser that hit Leslie’s vehicle, according to Officer Allyx McCoy, a police spokesperson.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Christened Invision, the 328-footer is designed as a rugged, bluewater cruiser with a superyacht’s style, comfort, and finish.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of cruiser

Noun

An array of pillars, permanent marks, the imposing Napoleonic-era Spitbank Fort, as well as the comings-and-goings of ferries and even the hovercraft going back and forth between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The hovercraft tragedy underscores the rapidly changing weather conditions, dangerous waves and strong winds associated with Lake Baikal, reports indicated.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026

Definition of hovercraft

Noun

In this instance, Jay is the first beneficiary, narrowly surviving the blast before being rescued by a nearby cabin cruiser.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
Thursday’s deadly boat crash comes two months after a Volare cabin cruiser capsized in the San Francisco Bay.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of cabin cruiser

Noun

The Broward Sheriff’s Office has released rescue footage showing the response to a deadly airboat collision in the western Everglades earlier this month.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Haunted truck tours and airboat tours are available separately.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of airboat

Noun

The only way to the island is by speedboat, so guests have to be able to get out of a boat into the shallow water, and walk up on to the beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
The two allegedly watched a live video of 11 men on a speedboat before SEAL Team 6 operators were ordered to sink the vessel.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of speedboat

Noun

As an alternative, consider the ferry to and from Hong Kong via the SkyPier Terminal and coordinate with The Langham Shenzhen’s concierge team for a seamless limo transfer.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Typhoon Champi is threatening the port recovery that eastern China had only just started to record, with ferry suspensions and maritime emergency responses already in force across Shanghai and the Fujian and Zhejiang provinces Friday.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

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