helicopter
1he·li·cop·ter
noun \ˈhe-lə-ˌkäp-tər, ˈhē-\Definition of HELICOPTER
: an aircraft whose lift is derived from the aerodynamic forces acting on one or more powered rotors turning about substantially vertical axes
Examples of HELICOPTER
- <took a helicopter tour to get a better sense of the grandeur of the Grand Canyon>
Origin of HELICOPTER
French hélicoptère, from Greek heliko- + pteron wing — more at feather
First Known Use: 1887
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Related Words: rotary-wing aircraft, rotorcraft; autogiro (or autogyro), convertiplane (or convertaplane), gyroplane, tilt-rotor; slick [slang]
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