Definition of helicopter
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an aircraft whose lift is derived from the aerodynamic forces acting on one or more powered rotors turning about substantially vertical axes
helicopter
verbhelicoptered; helicoptering; helicopters
Definition of helicopter (Entry 2 of 2)
: to travel by helicopter
: to transport by helicopter
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The first known use of helicopter was in 1887
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