helicopter

Synonyms:

chopper, eggbeater, whirlybird

Types:

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cargo helicopter

a helicopter that carries cargo

shuttle helicopter

a helicopter that shuttles back and forth

single-rotor helicopter

a helicopter having a single rotor

skyhook

helicopter carrying a reel of steel cable that can be used to lift and transport heavy objects

Type of:

heavier-than-air craft

a non-buoyant aircraft that requires a source of power to hold it aloft and to propel it