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hovertrain en · NOUN

Etymology

From hover + train.

Meanings

  1. A train that uses hovercraft technology to take advantage of lower friction to deliver high speeds; an aerotrain.
    • America's first hovertrain passenger service will be built in Washington next year for $20 million. 1971 February 28, The Sunday Australian, Sydney, page 9, column 1:

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