American English pronunciation
How to pronounce helicopter
IPA transcription: ['hɛlɪ,kɑptɚ]
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Noun
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an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
Usage examples
- Primarily intended for helicopter use and offered in several fixed, podded, and turreted installations.
- It comprises three helicopter squadrons and is commanded by the Joint Helicopter Command.
- There is domestic helicopter service to the islands.
- However, somehow the boat is detected by the attack helicopters and is destroyed.
- Polish Police uses two helicopters.
- Activities offered include gliding, aircraft, helicopter, and Autogyro.
- The manufacturer called this helicopter "tiger".
- Jacques Toubon is also remembered for the "helicopter affair".
- The helicopter squadrons provided a search and rescue service for the Singapore area.
- "Albion" also provided helicopters from the embarked Naval Air Commando squadrons.