maglev

or Mag·lev

[ mag-lev ]

/ ˈmægˌlɛv /

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noun

magnetic levitation.

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Origin of maglev

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Words nearby maglev

magistral line, magistrate, magistrate's court, Maglemosean, Maglemosian, maglev, magma, magma chamber, magmatic differentiation, magn-, Magna

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How to use maglev in a sentence

Proponents are pitching the maglev train as the first leg of a rail system that would carry passengers between Washington and New York in an hour.
Baltimore cites ‘equity, environmental justice’ in saying no to high-speed maglev train project|Luz Lazo|June 24, 2021|Washington Post
Baltimore is urging federal and state transportation officials to slam the door on a proposal to bring a high-speed maglev train line to the Washington-Baltimore corridor.
Baltimore cites ‘equity, environmental justice’ in saying no to high-speed maglev train project|Luz Lazo|June 24, 2021|Washington Post
They also listed concerns about potential impacts at Camden Yards in the Inner Harbor and the Cherry Hill neighborhood in South Baltimore, two locations being considered for a maglev station.
Baltimore cites ‘equity, environmental justice’ in saying no to high-speed maglev train project|Luz Lazo|June 24, 2021|Washington Post
The cost to ride the maglev would be higher than using Amtrak.
D.C.-to-Baltimore maglev would only benefit rich, Amtrak chief says|Luz Lazo|May 7, 2021|Washington Post

The maglev trip time would be 15 minutes faster than an Acela train, which takes about 30 minutes.
D.C.-to-Baltimore maglev would only benefit rich, Amtrak chief says|Luz Lazo|May 7, 2021|Washington Post

British Dictionary definitions for maglev

maglev

/ (ˈmæɡˌlɛv) /

noun

a type of high-speed train that runs on magnets supported by a magnetic field generated around the track

Word Origin for maglev

C20: from mag (netic) lev (itation)

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