helicopter
Pronunciation:
/ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)//ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)//ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/noun
Definitions
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.
Example: We flew over the city in a helicopter.
A powered troweling machine with spinning blades used to spread concrete.
The winged fruit of certain trees, such as ash, elm, and maple.
A dragonfly.
verb
Definitions
To transport by helicopter.
To travel by helicopter.
To rotate like a helicopter blade.
Example: helicoptering his jacket, helicoptering his arms
To overprotect one's children.