Definitions for maglev

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. magnetic levitation, maglev(noun)

    high-speed rail technology; train is suspended on a magnetic cushion above a magnetized track and so travels free of friction

Wiktionary

  1. maglev(Noun)

    A train propelled by magnetic levitation.

  2. maglev(Adjective)

    Describing a train, system, etc, that operates by magnetic levitation.

  3. Origin: Shortened from magnetic levitation.


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