hover-heightn.
/ˈhɒvəhʌɪt/, U.S. /ˈhəvərˌhaɪt/ The distance separating the underside of a hovercraft (either stationary or in motion) from the surface below it when the vehicle is supported on its air-cushion.
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society > travel > travel by water > action or motion of vessel > [noun] > riding the waves > riding on cushion of air > height above surface
hover-height1959
1959 Times 2 Sept. 11/6 Even quite small Hovercraft can have a hover-height of several feet.
1961 New Scientist 2 Feb. 266/3 The installation of the second engine..reduced the ‘hoverheight’ by 2½ inches to 8 inches.
1962 Hovering Craft & Hydrofoil Oct. 13/1 In rough conditions, speed can be reduced and the hover-height increased to give adequate wave clearance.
1967 Jane's Surface Skimmer Syst. 1967–8 44/1 Its hover height can be varied to a maximum of three feet, depending on loading.
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