aerotrain

aer·o·train

[air-uh-treyn]
noun
an experimental high-speed train that rides on a cushion of air over a concrete guide track in the shape of an inverted T and is propelled by one or more propellers or jet engines.
Also called hovertrain.


Origin:
1965–70; aero- + train

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