hovertrain en · NOUN
Etymology
From hover + train.
Meanings
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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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hovertrains | Number=Plur | lexicographic |