Hovercraft Meaning in English
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Definition
A vehicle that floats and moves over land or water on a cushion of air, created by powerful fans underneath.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a countable noun, with 'a' or 'the'. Most common for describing specific vehicles, often for transport or rescue in difficult conditions (swamps, floods). Don't confuse with 'hydrofoil' (different mechanism).
Spanish: aerodeslizadorPortuguese (BR): hovercraft - aerodeslizadorPortuguese (PT): hovercraft - aerodeslizadorChinese (Simplified): 气垫船Chinese (Traditional): 氣墊船Hindi: हॉवरक्राफ्टArabic: زورق هوائيBengali: হোভারক্রাফটRussian: ховеркрафт - судно на воздушной подушкеJapanese: ホバークラフトVietnamese: tàu đệm khíKorean: 호버크래프트Turkish: hovercraft - hava yastıklı araçUrdu: ہوورکرافٹIndonesian: hovercraft - kapal bantalan udara
Example Sentences
Because a hovercraft floats on air, it can cross swampy areas without getting stuck.
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The hovercraft can travel over both water and land.
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We saw a large hovercraft at the harbor.
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A hovercraft is used for rescues during floods.
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Have you ever ridden on a hovercraft? It feels really strange at first!
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The old ferry was replaced by a modern hovercraft last year.
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