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Word: Helicopter
Speech Type: Noun
late 19th century: from French hélicoptère, from Greek helix ‘spiral’ + pteron ‘wing’
ˈhɛlɪkɒptə
a type of aircraft which derives both lift and propulsion from one or more sets of horizontally revolving overhead rotors. It is capable of moving vertically and horizontally, the direction of motion being controlled by the pitch of the rotor blades.
Short Definition:type of aircraft which derives both lift and propulsion from one or more sets of horizontally revolving overhead rotors
Word: Helicopter
Speech Type: Verb
ˈhɛlɪkɒptə
transport by helicopter
Short Definition:transport by helicopter
Examples:- he was helicoptered out with a bleeding ulcer
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