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Definition of hovercraft

hovercraft

/ˈhʌv.ɚ.kræft/
hov · er · craft
Plural:hovercraft
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• noun

1

An amphibious vehicle designed to travel over land, water, mud, or ice, supported by a cushion of high-pressure air ejected downwards.

Example

"The coast guard dispatched a hovercraft to rescue the stranded hikers from the shifting tidal mudflats."

• Nearby Words

hovea
hovel
hovenia
hovercraft
hoverfly
howick
howitzer

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1950s by British inventor Christopher Cockerell, combining 'hover' and 'craft'. It was originally a registered trademark before becoming a generic term.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hovercraft. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hovercraft
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