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helicopter

/ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɜɹ/noun4 syllables

Helicopter means: an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades.

Synonyms for helicopter4

noun, as in an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades

chopper, whirlybird, eggbeater

also used for helicopter

hover

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What does helicopter mean?1

noun

1

an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Helicopter in a sentence

  • The helicopter came closer, and the noise got even louder.lucasmg123
  • Tell these people to move away, so that the helicopter can land.belgavox
  • But by using fire-fighting helicopters, we have already managed to largely limit fires.LeeSooHa
  • We have a yacht, two helicopters, and a seaplane.shekitten
  • You should never aim a laser pointer at an airplane or helicopter.Hybrid
  • I have a friend who can fly a helicopter.CK
  • Tell those people to back off so that the helicopter can land.CK
  • This is my first time to ever ride in a helicopter.CK

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Forms of helicopter

as a noun

plural
helicopters