noun Download 🔗Share A horizontal channel providing ventilation in a mine. Examples : "The miners used the airhead to bring fresh air into the mine shaft. " geology technical industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An area of hostile territory that has been seized for use as an airbase to ensure the further safe landing of troops and materiel. Examples : "After the initial paratrooper drop, the Allies quickly established an airhead deep within enemy territory, allowing transport planes to bring in reinforcements and supplies. " military area war action place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) A (usually temporary) landing area for aircraft for supplying a non-military operation. Examples : "During the earthquake relief effort, helicopters delivered essential supplies to a makeshift airhead in the devastated mountain village. " military aid area vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (originally United States) A foolish, silly, or unintelligent person. Examples : ""My brother is such an airhead; he put the milk in the cupboard and the cereal in the fridge!" " character human person mind attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading