helicopter

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/
/ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/
/ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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 typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail that stabilize the aircraft.

Example Sentences
  • We flew over the city in a helicopter.
2 Definition

A powered troweling machine with spinning blades used to spread concrete.

3 Definition

The winged fruit of certain trees, such as ash, elm, and maple.

4 Definition

A dragonfly.

5 Definition

A whirling trick performed with devil sticks.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To transport by helicopter.

2 Definition

To travel by helicopter.

3 Definition

To rotate like a helicopter blade.

Example Sentences
  • helicoptering his jacket, helicoptering his arms
4 Definition

To overprotect one's children.