as in helicopters
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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Noun
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About a third of that will be community hangars that can accommodate the largest business jets, while another third comprises box hangars for helicopters, turboprops, and small to midsize aircraft.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026 -
An aerial view of the building Thursday night showed large plumes of white smoke emanating from the rooftop as helicopters made water drops.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The singer and five others were killed when two choppers collided in Brazil.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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The two choppers, one carrying Tree and four others, and the second one carrying just a pilot, collided over Rio de Janiero and plummeted to the ground, according to local officials and media.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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“Helos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helos. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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