helicopter

Pronunciation

• (AU) IPA ^(key): /ˈheliˌkɔptə(r)/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(r)/ or /ˈhɛl.ɪˌkɒp.tə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/

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Noun

Singular helicopter

Plural helicopters

A helicopter

1. (countable) A helicopter is a type of aircraft. It does not have wings, but has two or more long blades which rotate. It is able to move in any direction, forward or back, up or down, or stay in one place.

   The helicopter flew over the sea and was able to land on the ship.