Helicopter: meaning, definitions and examples

in aviation

A type of aircraft that derives both lift and propulsion from one or more sets of horizontally revolving overhead rotors. Helicopters are capable of hovering in one place, moving in any direction, and landing vertically.

chopper, copter, whirlybird

Examples of usage

• The helicopter flew low over the treetops.

• The rescue team arrived by helicopter.

• We could hear the sound of the helicopter approaching.

• The helicopter landed on the rooftop.

• She took a helicopter tour of the city.