Meaning of the word hovercraft in English

What does hovercraft mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hovercraft

US /ˈhɑː.vɚ.kræft/
UK /ˈhɒv.ə.krɑːft/
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Noun

a vehicle that travels over land or water on a cushion of air provided by a downward-directed fan

Example:
The hovercraft glided smoothly across the water.
We took a hovercraft to the island.