Helicopter definition
An aircraft that derives its lift from blades that rotate about an approximately vertical central axis.
noun
An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and having a smaller set of blades on its tail that stabilize the aircraft.
We flew over the city in a helicopter.
noun
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To go or transport by helicopter.
verb
A kind of vertical-lift aircraft, capable of hovering or moving in any direction, having a motor-driven, horizontal rotor.
noun
To travel or convey by helicopter.
verb
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
helicopter
Plural:
helicopters