noun🔗ShareAn 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."vehicletechnologymachinemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA powered troweling machine with spinning blades used to spread concrete."The construction workers used helicopters to create a smooth, even surface on the newly poured concrete floor of the warehouse. "machinebuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe winged fruit of certain trees, such as ash, elm, and maple."In autumn, my children love to catch the spinning helicopters that fall from the maple tree in our backyard. "natureplantseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA dragonfly."The children giggled as they chased the helicopters in the garden, watching them hover near the colorful flowers. "insectanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA whirling trick performed with devil sticks.""During the devil sticks workshop, the instructor showed us how to do helicopters, but I couldn't quite master the trick." "entertainmentsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo transport by helicopter."Because the mountain road was blocked, the rescue team decided to helicopters the injured hiker to the hospital. "vehicletechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo travel by helicopter."Instead of driving, the news crew decided to helicopters to the scene of the accident to get there faster. "vehicleactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo rotate like a helicopter blade."helicoptering his jacket, helicoptering his arms"technologyvehiclemachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo overprotect one's children."My parents helicoptered me through high school, making sure I got all A's and attending every school event. "familyattitudehumansocietyeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading