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Hovertrain

American  
[huhv-er-treyn, hov-] / ˈhʌv ərˌtreɪn, ˈhɒv- /

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 British  
/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of Hovertrain

First recorded in 1960–65; hover + train

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