hoverboard
noun/ˈhɒvəbɔːd/
/ˈhʌvərbɔːrd/
- (in science fiction stories) a short narrow board that travels above the surface of the ground, that you ride on in a standing position
- The hoverboard in the 1989 film ‘Back to the Future II’ made a generation of youngsters dream of owning one.
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- (in real life) a type of electric skateboard
- An off-road hoverboard is a great way for both kids and adults to have fun exploring beaches and forests.
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