ho
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craft
noun
Third Person
hovercraft
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a vehicle that can travel near the surface of water or land being supported by its air cushion and using the power of air produced by its engine
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- The hovercraft glided effortlessly across the lake, propelled by powerful fans that lifted it above the water.
- During the tour, the guide explained how the hovercraft's air cushion allowed it to travel smoothly over both land and sea.
- In emergency situations, hovercrafts are often used for rescue operations in areas that are difficult to access by conventional vehicles.
- The military uses hovercrafts for amphibious assaults because they can transition seamlessly from water to land.
- The innovative design of the hovercraft made it a popular choice for transporting passengers and goods across marshy and flood-prone regions.
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