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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.


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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Hovertrain1

First recorded in 1960–65; hover + train

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