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helicoptering

/ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptərɪŋ/ /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptərɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To transport by helicopter.

Examples :

"During the flood, rescuers were helicoptering people from rooftops to safety. "
vehicle action

Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration accident

accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

Illustration overprotect

overprotect verb

/ˌoʊvərpɹəˈtɛkt/ /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛkt/

To protect to an excessive degree; to coddle

"The parents overprotect their child by not letting her play outside or make any decisions for herself. "

Illustration essential

essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

Illustration supplies

supplies noun

/səˈplaɪz/

The act of supplying.

"supply and demand"

Illustration rooftops

rooftops noun

/ˈruːftɒps/ /ˈruːfˌtɒps/

(somewhat formal) The area atop a roof.

"The children played tag on the rooftops of the school buildings. "

Illustration children

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

Illustration rescuers

rescuers noun

/ˈrɛskjuːərz/

A person who rescues someone or something.

"The rescuers pulled the injured dog from the burning building. "

Illustration projects

projects noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkts/ /prəˈdʒɛkts/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising projects aim to build a new library. "

Illustration transport

transport noun

/ˈtrænspɔːrt/ /trænˈspɔːrt/

An act of transporting; conveyance.

"The transport of goods is not included in the price given on the website."

Illustration earthquake

earthquake noun

/ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/

A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.

"The earthquake shook the school building during recess, causing some minor damage. "

Illustration helicopter

helicopter noun

/ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/

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.

"We flew over the city in a helicopter."