Hoverboard

//ˈhʌvɚbɔɹd// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A levitating board that can be ridden in the manner of a surfboard or skateboard.
  2. 2
    A device resembling a skateboard without wheels that can hover above the ground wordnet
  3. 3
    A small self-balancing two-wheeled motorised vehicle, related to a scooter.

    "Northern introduced a ban on e-scooters, hoverboards and e-skateboards on all its stations and trains from December 1, because of a fire risk. Electric wheelchairs and bikes are exempt."

Verb
  1. 1
    To travel by hoverboard.

Example

More examples

"Tom had an accident when he tried to ride a hoverboard for the first time."

Etymology

From hover + board, patterned off of skateboard. First mentioned in the 1989 film Back to the Future Part II.

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