English Word · Advanced
ekranoplan
a ground-effect vehicle
Pronunciation: say ekranoplan
Meaning
A vehicle that operates by skimming over a surface, typically water, using aerodynamic lift generated by ground effect.
Example
The Soviet military developed the ekranoplan to skim rapidly over the surface of the water.
The Soviet military developed the ekranoplan to skim rapidly over the surface of the water.
Practice tips
- Practice ekranoplan out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.