hovercraft
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Noun — A vehicle that travels on a cushion of air, able to move over both land and water.
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Etymology
From hover + -craft; originally a trademark of the British company Saunders-Roe.
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What does “hovercraft” mean?
The word “hovercraft” means a vehicle that travels on a cushion of air, able to move over both land and water. In plain terms, a vehicle that skims above the surface on a cushion of air rather than rolling or floating conventionally.
How do you pronounce “hovercraft”?
“Hovercraft” is pronounced HOV-uh-krahft (/ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ in IPA).
How do you use “hovercraft” in a sentence?
Here is “hovercraft” used in a sentence: “The hovercraft crossed the channel in just under an hour.”
What part of speech is “hovercraft”?
“Hovercraft” is a noun.