helicopter meaning

UK /ˈhɛlɪkɒptə/ US /ˈhɛlɪkɑptɚ/ 4 syllables

helicopter (noun): an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades.

Definition of helicopter

  1. an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades

    Synonyms: chopper, whirlybird, eggbeater

    Type of: heavier-than-air craft

    Kinds: cargo helicopter, shuttle helicopter, single-rotor helicopter, skyhook

How to pronounce helicopter

helicopter is pronounced /ˈhɛlɪkɒptə/ in British English and /ˈhɛlɪkɑptɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in ER · 10-letter words

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