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US/ˈhel.ə.kɑːp.tər/
UK/ˈhel.ɪ.kɒp.tə/
an aircraft with large spinning blades on top that can rise straight up and stay still in the air
In context
The injured climber was taken to hospital by helicopter.
A helicopter circled above the stadium during the final match.
We took a helicopter tour over Ha Long Bay, and the view was amazing.
Words that go with helicopter
noun + noun
- helicopter pilotHer father worked as a helicopter pilot for the army.
- helicopter crashTwo people died in a helicopter crash near the border.
- rescue helicopterA rescue helicopter lifted the fishermen out of the sea.
- police helicopterA police helicopter followed the stolen car through the city.
- helicopter parentsHelicopter parents check their children's homework every single night.
adjective + noun
- military helicopterMilitary helicopters flew low over the city all morning.
verb + noun
- fly a helicopterIt takes years of training to fly a helicopter safely.