noun

hovercraft

hovercraft

The hovercraft travels over land and water.

The hovercraft travels over land and water.

a hovercraft a vehicle that travels on a cushion of air The hovercraft travels over land and water.

Synonyms: air-cushion vehicle (ACV)

A compound word from 'hover' (to float in the air) and 'craft' (a vehicle, especially a boat or aircraft).

It's literally a 'craft' that 'hovers'. The name describes exactly what it does.

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