Also known as: ホバークラフト
A vehicle that rides over land or water on a cushion of air by using fans to blow air against the ground.
For stability reasons, the air is typically blown through slots or holes around the outside of a disk- or oval-shaped platform, giving most hovercraft a characteristic rounded-rectangle shape. Typically this cushion is contained within a flexible "skirt", which allows the vehicle to travel over small obstructions without damage.
Not to be confused with Science Fiction Hover Vehicles that operate using advanced technology.