jetfoil

[ jet-foil ]

noun

1. a passenger-carrying, jet-propelled hydrofoil, often having a control and stabilization system like that of an aircraft.

jetfoil

/ ˈdʒɛtˌfɔɪl /

noun

1. a type of hydrofoil that is propelled by water jets

Word History and Origins

Origin of jetfoil¹

1970–75; jet ¹( def ) + (hydro)foil ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of jetfoil¹

C20: from a blend of jet ¹+ (hydro)foil

Example Sentences

Ferry operator Sado Steam Ship Co. said in a statement that the jetfoil ferry reached its destination despite the incident and apologized to the customers, saying the ship was hit by “marine life.”

From Fox News

But ferry operator Sado Steam Ship Co. said the jetfoil ferry still reached its intended destination on the island, located off the west coast of Japan’s main island of Honshu, according to Kyodo.

From Seattle Times

But a motorized inflatable jetfoil is more complicated than a simple kiteboard, so he moved from Hawaii to the Bay Area and assembled a staff of mechanical engineers and designers.

From New York Times

Montague’s jetfoil goes to market this spring, selling for around $5,000.

From New York Times

It said it was unclear what the ferry collided with in the pitch dark of night, and added there was no visible damage to the jetfoil.

From Wall Street Journal