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Rareairlift
The correct spelling is airlift.
How to pronounce airlift
/ˈɛə.lɪft/
nounIPA: /ˈɛə.lɪft/
Say it like: Ayr-lif-t
The correct spelling is airlift. The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
- 2.Such a flight.
- 3.A pipe that is used to suck up objects from the sea bed.
verb
- 1.To transport (troops etc) in an airlift.
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