air-cushion vehicles

noun

plural of air-cushion vehicle
1
as in air taxis

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as in cockleshells

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  1. aircraft
  2. ships
  3. tractors
  4. airships
  5. liners
Noun
  • The Florida National Guard, the State Emergency Operations Center, State Guard and AT&T Disaster Services are holding aircraft and equipment there, the airport said.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • First developed in the 1950s, this aircraft has an enormous weapon payload capacity and intercontinental range.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of aircraft
Noun
  • Attacks on ships transiting the strait have increased since Iran's proposal was rejected.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In recent years, Beijing has increased its military pressure on the island, sending warplanes and military ships near it almost daily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of ships
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  • The show features displays of vintage tractors and engines along with tractor rides, wagon rides, exhibitors, food, live music and a daily parade.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Definition of tractors
Noun
  • Although its rigid design hearkens back to the gargantuan airships of the early 20th century, Pathfinder 1 is almost completely different from any large airship that has flown before.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Oct. 2023
Definition of airships
Noun
  • However, when using vinyl liners, the seams between the sections of a liner can often be visible.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Just be sure to look for liners topped with rust-resistant metal grommets, as a trail of rust streaking your liner is unsightly.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
Definition of liners
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