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helo

noun

ˈhē-(ˌ)lō

Definition of helo

as in helicopter

a vehicle for traveling through the air that obtains its lift from rotors which spin horizontally the rescue helo swept in and landed on the roof of the skyscraper

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Recent Examples of helo Coordinating shades of green throughout the room helo tie together the area. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023 As the attacker, Russia’s helicopters will be put in more vulnerable situations than Ukraine’s, as the helos are sent to areas where the enemy is expected to be dug in and waiting for them. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 26 May 2023 An aircrew on an MH-60 Jayhawk helo, hoisted and transported the hunting party, 6 adults and 1 teen, to awaiting EMS in Nome. — Phil Helsel, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2021 The helicopter also shows off its quiet mode, deactivating the rear propeller and flying as a conventional helo. — Eric Adams, WIRED, 5 July 2019 See All Example Sentences for helo

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Images showed him being evacuated by helicopter, with an army medic checking on him during the flight.

— Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Eleven water-dropping planes and helicopters assisted 85 firefighters in an effort to contain the blaze, which remained at some distance from the viewing area at Athens Flying Week, an annual air show.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of helicopter

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Also taking off from the Nepal Army barracks at the Trishuli base this morning – a chopper airlifting a pregnant woman and her family to hospital.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Out back, a custom stainless steel exhaust pipe rises vertically right next to the sissy bar, echoing classic vintage choppers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of chopper

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