Helipad: meaning, definitions and examples
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helipad
[ หhษlษหpรฆd ]
airport structure
A helipad is a designated area for landing and takeoff of helicopters. It is typically marked with a 'H' symbol and may include necessary safety features such as lighting and security barriers.
Synonyms
helicopter landing site, heliport.
Examples of usage
- The rescue team landed on the helipad after the emergency call.
- The hotel has a helipad for convenient transport.
- They built a new helipad at the hospital for patient transfers.
Translations
Translations of the word "helipad" in other languages:
๐ต๐น heliporto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคฒเฅเคชเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Hubschrauberlandeplatz
๐ฎ๐ฉ helipad
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะตะปัะฟะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ lฤ dowisko dla helikopterรณw
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใใผใ
๐ซ๐ท hรฉlipad
๐ช๐ธ helipuerto
๐น๐ท helikopter pisti
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ฆฌํจ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููููุจุชุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ heliport
๐ธ๐ฐ helipad
๐จ๐ณ ็ดๅๆบๅๆบๅช
๐ธ๐ฎ helipad
๐ฎ๐ธ รพyrlupallur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะตะปะธะฟะพัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแแแแ แขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ helipad
๐ฒ๐ฝ helipuerto
Etymology
The term 'helipad' combines the prefix 'heli-', derived from 'helicopter', and the suffix '-pad', which comes from 'landing pad'. The word has its roots in aviation and became more common in the 20th century as helicopter travel developed. Initially, helicopters were used primarily for military purposes, so landing areas were established nearby bases. As the use of helicopters expanded into civilian applications, the need for designated landing zones at hospitals, corporate offices, and other locations grew, resulting in the establishment of helipads. The design and regulations surrounding helipads have since evolved to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Today, helipads can vary widely in size and complexity, ranging from simple platforms on rooftops to large facilities at airports.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,531, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 37528 laic
- 37529 slimness
- 37530 prevaricate
- 37531 helipad
- 37532 hoodoo
- 37533 wiggly
- 37534 debilitate
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