air-cushion vehicle

noun
UK: /ˈeə kʊʃən ˈviːɪkəl/
US: /ˈer kʊʃən ˈviːɪkəl/

  1. A vehicle that travels over land or water on a cushion of air.

    1. The air-cushion vehicle can move fast on the water. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company uses an air-cushion vehicle to transport goods across the shallow river. [ ] [ ]

  2. A hovercraft; a vehicle supported by a cushion of air, allowing it to travel over land or water.

    1. We saw an air-cushion vehicle at the beach today it was very cool. [ ] [ ]
    2. The military uses an air-cushion vehicle for rapid deployment in coastal areas where traditional boats struggle. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hovercraft

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "air-cushion vehicle" in English means: A vehicle that travels over land or water on a cushion of air., A hovercraft; a vehicle supported by a cushion of air, allowing it to travel over land or water..

The phonetic transcription of "air-cushion vehicle" is /ˈeə kʊʃən ˈviːɪkəl/ in British English and /ˈer kʊʃən ˈviːɪkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "air-cushion vehicle": hovercraft.

Example usage of "air-cushion vehicle": "The air-cushion vehicle can move fast on the water.". More examples on the page.