air-cushion vehicles

Definition of air-cushion vehiclesnext
plural of air-cushion vehicle

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Noun
  • Washington — The US military used an anti-drone laser system to shoot down a unmanned aircraft operated by US Customs and Border Protection in Texas, according to congressional representatives.
    Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Washington is ramping up pressure on Tehran, amassing aircraft and warships in the Middle East, and sanctioning more than 30 entities that support Iranian oil and weapons sales.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike other Princess ships, the salon, gym and cycling studio are separate, on deck 19.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Smaller ships can access ports that larger ships cannot.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • 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
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
Noun
  • Many shower curtain liners can be washed in the washing machine with baking soda to bust through tough grime and mildew and a towel to keep the liner from wrinkling.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Just be sure to look for liners topped with rust-resistant metal grommets, as a trail of rust streaking your liner can be very unsightly.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Air-cushion vehicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air-cushion%20vehicles. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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