Hovertrain

[ huhv-er-treyn, hov- ]

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 of Hovertrain

1
First recorded in 1960–65; hover + train

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British Dictionary definitions for hovertrain

hovertrain

/ (ˈhɒvəˌtreɪn) /


noun
  1. a train that moves over a concrete track and is supported while in motion by a cushion of air supplied by powerful fans

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