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helicopter

UK
/ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptə/
US
/ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptər/

Translations

helicopternoun
helicopters
pl
UK
/ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptə/
US
/ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptər/
The rescue team arrived at the scene in a helicopter.
L’équipe de secours est arrivée sur les lieux en hélicoptère.
Additional translations
hélicoptèrePar extension, pour un jouet ou un modèle.
Synonyms
copter
helicopter aircraft
rotorcraft
chopper
helicopterverb
helicoptered
Past Simple
helicoptered
Past Participle
helicoptering
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɛlɪkɒptə/
US
/ˈhɛlɪkɑːptər/
héliporterPour le transport par hélicoptère, registre courant mais technique.
The rescue team decided to helicopter the injured climber to the nearest hospital.
L’équipe de secours a décidé d’héliporter l’alpiniste blessé vers l’hôpital le plus proche.
Additional translations
survolerPar analogie, pour un déplacement en vol stationnaire ou un mouvement rappelant celui d’un hélicoptère.
volerSe déplacer en hélicoptère.
helicopteradjective
Used attributively to describe things related to helicopters, e.g., 'helicopter pilot'.
hélicoptériqueRelatif aux hélicoptères; souvent employé dans la langue technique.
The firefighters set up a helicopter landing pad near the blaze.
Les pompiers ont installé une aire d’atterrissage hélicoptérique près de l’incendie.
helecopternoun

helicopter

helicopters
pl
The rescue team arrived quickly in a helicopter to airlift the injured hikers.
L’équipe de secours est arrivée rapidement en hélicoptère pour évacuer les randonneurs blessés par air.
Synonyms
helicraft
rotorcraft
chopper
whirlybird
copter

Definitions

helicopternoun
A type of aircraft that derives both lift and propulsion from one or more sets of horizontally revolving overhead rotors.
The rescue team arrived at the scene in a helicopter.
A toy or model resembling a helicopter, often used for play or demonstration purposes.
The child was thrilled to receive a remote-controlled helicopter for his birthday.
helicopterverb
To transport by helicopter.
The rescue team decided to helicopter the injured climber to the nearest hospital.
To travel by helicopter.
They plan to helicopter to the remote island for their vacation.
To hover or move in a manner similar to a helicopter.
The drone can helicopter over the area to capture aerial footage.
helicopteradjective
Relating to, designed for, or involving helicopters.
The firefighters set up a helicopter landing pad near the blaze.
helecopternoun
A type of aircraft that derives both lift and propulsion from one or more sets of horizontally revolving overhead rotors.
The rescue team arrived quickly in a helicopter to airlift the injured hikers.
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