air cushion
noun
an inflatable, airtight cushion.
air-cushioned
-
a word derived from
air cushion.
Example Sentences
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The massive craft, an air-cushioned vessel powered by twin fan-like propellers, was a curiosity for passers-by as it rested on the beach on a rainy afternoon.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2023
The ship is the Hainan, a Type 075 helicopter carrier that carries large numbers of marines, armored vehicles and air-cushioned troop transports.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 24, 2023
In the early 1970s, the U.S. transportation secretary loved a plan for a freeway-paralleling “high-speed tracked air-cushioned vehicle system” to zip passengers 16.3 miles from the San Fernando Valley to the airport in 15 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2022
In 1960, Mr Griggs and his brothers bought the UK patent rights to the Dr Martens boot with its air-cushioned sole, which became popular with several British youth cults.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2021
Even though the fly is glued in place, the animal can still flap her wings in tethered flight or walk on an air-cushioned ball, which acts like a spherical treadmill beneath her legs.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 3, 2019
