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The correct spelling is helicopter.
How to pronounce helicopter
/ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Hel-ico-pte-r
The correct spelling is helicopter. An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a sma… For example: "We flew over the city in a helicopter."
Usage Examples
“We flew over the city in a helicopter.”
“helicoptering his jacket, helicoptering his arms”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail that stabilize the aircraft.
- 2.A powered troweling machine with spinning blades used to spread concrete.
- 3.The winged fruit of certain trees, such as ash, elm, and maple.
- 4.A dragonfly.
- 5.A whirling trick performed with devil sticks.
verb
- 1.To transport by helicopter.
- 2.To travel by helicopter.
- 3.To rotate like a helicopter blade.
- 4.To overprotect one's children.
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