hovercraft

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Recent Examples of hovercraft In addition, the shot clock, now the size of a small hovercraft placed on Curry’s back, was ticking down toward zero. David Aldridge, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024 But most of us have never seen a hovercraft in real life, and the vehicles haven’t had a big impact on our world. Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024 Despite all the hard thinking, hovercraft have yet to catch on and are still rarely used for Arctic travel and research. Paul Bierman, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024 The massive search also involved airboats, hovercraft and individual community volunteers. CBS News, 18 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for hovercraft
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Noun
  • The potential environmental hazards also bleed into other aspects of Everglades life, including a robust tourism industry where hikers walk trails and explore the marshes on airboats, said Floridians for Public Lands founder Jessica Namath, who attended the protest.
    Makiya Seminera, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
  • After the plane went down, nearby residents assisted authorities in their rescue and recovery efforts with airboats, the sheriff's office said.
    Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT Updated July 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2025
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • In Robert Brill’s set, the stage is shaped like a half-pipe with rungs, so that cast members scramble, pitch, tumble, and row flimsy whaleboats over massive waves.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
  • On July 20, 1775, Major Joseph Vose and sixty Continental soldiers landed on Little Brewster in nimble whaleboats.
    Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
Noun
  • Monhegan Island After a short ferry ride from the mainland, birders can encounter a fascinating array of species across Monhegan Island, a popular destination for migrating songbirds during both spring and fall.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Those who make it to Santa Cruz after an hourlong ferry ride out of Ventura are rewarded with 77 miles of craggy coastline cliffs, vast sea caves and vibrant tide pools.
    Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • This is direct drive on the hydrofoil itself with two of our own custom 40kW motors.
    James Morris, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
  • The hydrofoil technology of the F50s gives them the ability to travel at more than 50 knots.
    Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Rose’s father, Kommer, is among the few billionaires in the field, thanks to his idea of introducing standardization and modular manufacturing from the car industry to building workboats, which shorten delivery times and reduce production costs.
    Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • With little overt military value, Australia’s cheap-but-robust commercial workboats are subject to fierce debate.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes, 3 May 2023

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