noun
- Plural of jetfoil; fast passenger ferries or boats equipped with hydrofoils and jet propulsion, designed to travel at high speeds over water.
Usage: Jetfoil is a trademark (originally Boeing Jetfoil), but the term is sometimes used generically for similar hydrofoil vessels.; Primarily used in maritime and transportation contexts.
Examples
- The jetfoils departed from the harbor every hour during peak season.
- Modern jetfoils can reach speeds of over 40 knots.
- Passengers preferred the jetfoils because they cut travel time in half.
- Several jetfoils were added to the ferry fleet to handle increased demand.
- The jetfoils provided a smooth ride even in moderately rough seas.