Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A flying machine with horizontally spinning blades that enables it to take off and land vertically.
Helicopter
/ˈheləkɒptə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Thomas wants to become a helicopter pilot.
An endless humming of helicopters filled the darkening air.
At this moment yet another helicopter arrived.
Etymology:
Derived from the Greek words helix meaning spiral and pteron meaning wing, coined in the mid-19th century from French hélicoptère.
Usage Statistics:
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