Definition

Noun: 1. A high-speed ground transportation system: "Maglev" refers to a technology for rail transportation where the vehicle is suspended, guided, and propelled by magnetic forces. The train levitates above a guideway, eliminating physical contact and thus friction with the track. 2. A train using this technology: "Maglev" can also refer to a specific train that operates using magnetic levitation technology.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Technology):
  • The key advantage of maglev is the near-elimination of friction, allowing for extremely high speeds and quiet operation.
  • The country is investing heavily in maglev research to develop next-generation transit.
• Noun (Train):
  • The Shanghai maglev can reach a top operational speed of 431 km/h (268 mph).
  • We took the maglev from the airport to the city center.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: "Maglev" is frequently used as an adjective to describe components or systems related to magnetic levitation.
  • The maglev guideway must be constructed with extreme precision.
  • They are testing a new maglev propulsion system.

Variants and Related Words

• Magnetic levitation (n): The full technical term for the phenomenon of suspending an object using magnetic forces; the principle behind maglev.
  • The science exhibit demonstrated the principle of magnetic levitation using superconductors.

Synonyms

• Magnetic levitation train: A more descriptive synonym.
• High-speed magnetic train: Emphasizes the speed aspect of the technology.

Related Phrases

• Maglev line / route: The specific path or track built for maglev trains.
  • A new maglev line connecting the two major cities is proposed.
• Maglev technology: A common phrase referring to the engineering and systems behind magnetic levitation transport.
  • Advances in maglev technology could revolutionize long-distance travel.

Noun

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