"hovertrain" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hovertrains [plural]
Etymology: hover + train Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hover|train}} hover + train Head templates: {{en-noun}} hovertrain (plural hovertrains)
  1. A train that uses hovercraft technology to take advantage of lower friction to deliver high speeds; an aerotrain.
    Sense id: en-hovertrain-en-noun-CnCD8tWY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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