English Explanatory Dictionary

hovercraft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vehicle supported on a cushion of air, able to traverse many different types of terrain and travel over water, used for transport.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹæft/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hovercraft.wav /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ /ˈhɑvɚ.kɹæft/

Word forms

hovercraft hovercrafts

Etymology

From hover + -craft. Originally a trademark by Saunders-Roe Limited, a British aero- and marine-engineering company.

Synonyms

ACV air-cushion vehicle
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