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aerotrain

[ air-uh-treyn ]
/ ˈɛər əˌtreɪn /
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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.
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Also called hovertrain.

Origin of aerotrain

First recorded in 1965–70; aero- + train
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