Meaning of the word helicopter in English

What does helicopter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

helicopter

US /ˈhel.əˌkɑːp.tɚ/
UK /ˈhel.əˌkɑːp.tɚ/
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Noun

1.

a type of aircraft that gets its lift from blades that rotate around a vertical mast

Example:
The helicopter landed on the helipad.
A rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene.

Verb

1.

to travel by helicopter

Example:
They decided to helicopter to the remote island.
The injured climber was helicoptered to the nearest hospital.
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