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airlift

The correct spelling is airlift.

How to pronounce airlift

/ˈɛə.lɪft/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
  2. 2.Such a flight.
  3. 3.A pipe that is used to suck up objects from the sea bed.

verb

  1. 1.To transport (troops etc) in an airlift.

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