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Terminological databases

EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 701201 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain inland waterway trafficmaritime traffic; seaborne traffic
  • õhkpadjal libisev sõiduk, mis saab liikuda nii maismaal kui veepinnal
  • a vehicle to travel over land or water a short distance above the surface,supported on a cushion of air produced by downwardly-directed fans
hovercraft
Usage examples
  • Passenger transport by sea and inland waterway (S). - Transport of individuals and groups of persons and luggage by ship, boat, ferry, hovercraft and hydrofoil Includes: Transport of private vehicles; accommodation services. Excludes: Ambulances (not in the index); costs of meals and refreshments unless included in the fare (11.1.1).

National Defence

Militerm | riigikaitseterminite andmebaas

ID 537176 Last modified 01.01.2005
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Domain Air Forces -> GeneralNaval Forces -> Surface Ship EngineeringLogistics -> Military Transportation
hõljuklaev preferred
hovercraft preferred
hõljuklaev preferred
hovercraft preferred
air-cushion craft

Militerm | riigikaitseterminite andmebaas

ID 525268 Last modified 22.06.2023
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Domain Land Forces -> GeneralNaval Forces -> Surface Ship EngineeringLogistics -> Military Transportation
hõljuk preferred
hõljukauto deprecated
air-cushion vehicle preferred
ACV
air cushion vehicle admitted
hovercraft admitted
aéroglisseur preferred
  • sõiduk, mille kaal koos kasuliku laadungiga toetub täielikult või suures osas õhkpadjale, milles hoitakse pidevalt ümbritsevast rõhust kõrgemat rõhku
  • a vehicle capable of being operated so that its weight, including its payload, is wholly or significantly supported on a cushion of air generated continuously at higher than ambient pressure
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hõljuk preferred
hõljukauto deprecated
air-cushion vehicle preferred
ACV abbreviation
air cushion vehicle admitted
hovercraft admitted
aéroglisseur preferred

Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction

Merenduse terminikogu

ID 768610 Last modified 14.01.2025
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Domain maritime traffic; seaborne traffic
  • õhkpadjal libisev sõiduk sõitmiseks veel, jääl ja siledal maapinnal
hõljuk
hovercraft
Usage examples
  • A vehicle or craft that travels over land or water on a cushion of air provided by a downward blast.

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