Helicopter

Definition of Helicopter

Hel´i`cop`ter
n.1.a heavier-than-air aircraft whose lift is provided by the aerodynamic forces on rotating blades rather than on fixed wings. Contrasted with fixed-wing aircraft.
v. i.1.to travel in a helicopter.
v. t.1.to transport in a helicopter.

Related Words

blade, cargo helicopter, chopper, eggbeater, heavier-than-air craft, landing skids, rotor, shuttle helicopter, single-rotor helicopter, skyhook, vane, whirlybird
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