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Hov⋅er⋅train

  [huhv-er-treyn, hov-]
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–noun
1. an experimental high-speed British train that rides on a cushion of air and is propelled by a linear motor.
2. (lowercase) aerotrain.
Origin:
1960–65; hover + train

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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