hel·i·cop·ter  (h ĕl ĭ-k ŏp ′t ər)
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n. An aircraft that derives its lift from blades that rotate about an approximately vertical central axis. intr. & tr.v. hel·i·cop·tered, hel·i·cop·ter·ing, hel·i·cop·ters To go or transport by helicopter.
[French hélicoptère : Greek helix, helik-, spiral; see HELIX + Greek pteron, wing; see -PTER.]  (click for a larger image) helicopter |
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