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hydrofoil

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Definition of hydrofoil

as in runabout

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Recent Examples of hydrofoil 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 He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 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 Candela has tested its hydrofoil technology in Washington, DC, where authorities are purportedly considering using it to transport commuters across the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. — Jaclyn Trop, Wired News, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hydrofoil

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Noun

This family yard has spent the past decade proving its knack for reinterpreting the world’s most beautiful runabout forms.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Easy to ride, easy to care for, fun and stylish, these electric urban runabouts are a great way to get into the fun and excitement of motorcycle riding.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026

Definition of runabout

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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of hydroplane

Noun

Each bungalow is outfitted with two cruiser bikes that are perfect for getting around on property.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
The second of the three warships named for the capital of Alaska was a Juneau-class light cruiser commissioned after the Second World War.

— Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of cruiser

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Upon arrival, authorities found that a 33-foot cabin cruiser motorboat carrying nine passengers had struck a smaller vessel carrying five passengers.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
The 12-cabin cruiser Pure Amazon is Abercrombie & Kent's first voyage on these waters and is part of the brand's Sanctuary collection, which will also include the soon-to-launch riverboat Nile Seray.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of cabin cruiser

Noun

The multi-island destination is located 40 minutes away from the airport via speedboat and is connected by a walkable bridge for easy movement between the properties.

— Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Sighting Shebara The speedboat and its four passengers—the captain, the skipper, my aforementioned scuba instructor and I—are cruising along the water when a mirage seems to appear in the distance, strung out like giant pearls floating on top of the sea.

— Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026

Definition of speedboat

Noun

After strikes on ships and the halt of ferry operations, Russia now depends solely on narrow land and bridge corridors.

— Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026
While taking the ferry to Liberty Island, Muir spoke to Captain Hamilton Clancy, who grew up in the shadow of the statue as his grandfather used to be the superintendent of Liberty Island.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

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