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helicopter

noun
/ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

Meaning

an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically

Example Sentences

The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.

Example Expressions

helicopter parenting

Synonyms

chopper, rotorcraft, whirlybird

Antonyms

airplane, glider

Collocations

helicopter ride, helicopter landing, helicopter rescue

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