ALL meanings of helicopter
hel·i·cop·ter
H h - noun helicopter A type of aircraft that derives both lift and propulsion from one or two sets of horizontally revolving overhead rotors. It is capable of moving vertically and horizontally, the direction of motion being controlled by the pitch of the rotor blades. 1
- noun helicopter any of a class of heavier-than-air craft that are lifted and sustained in the air horizontally by rotating wings or blades turning on vertical axes through power supplied by an engine. 1
- verb without object helicopter to fly in a helicopter. 1
- verb with object helicopter to convey in a helicopter. 1
- noun helicopter aircraft 1
- transitive verb helicopter transport in a helicopter 1
- countable noun helicopter A helicopter is an aircraft with long blades on top that go round very fast. It is able to stay still in the air and to move straight upwards or downwards. 0
- noun helicopter an aircraft capable of hover, vertical flight, and horizontal flight in any direction. Most get all of their lift and propulsion from the rotation of overhead blades 0
- verb helicopter to transport (people or things) or (of people or things) to be transported by helicopter 0
- noun helicopter a kind of vertical-lift aircraft, capable of hovering or moving in any direction, having a motor-driven, horizontal rotor 0
- intransitive verb helicopter to travel or convey by helicopter 0