Helicopter

/ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of aircraft that achieves lift and propulsion from one or more horizontal rotors.

The helicopter flew over the city, providing aerial views for the tourists.

A vehicle designed to be able to take off, hover, and land vertically.

After the accident, the injured were transported to the hospital by helicopter.

A rotary-wing aircraft that is capable of flying backward, sideways, and vertically.

The news station used a helicopter to capture the live footage of the event.

From the French 'hélicoptère', which comes from the Greek 'helix' (spiral) and 'pteron' (wing).

helicopter parent

A parent who is overly involved in their child's life.

fly a helicopter

To operate a helicopter.

rotor

A blade that rotates around a central axis, crucial for the lift in helicopter flight.

aviation

The design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft.

Chopper

I took a chopper to the concert across town.

Whirlybird

Rescue teams are deploying whirlybirds for the operation.