Cool MateMeaning of Helicopter
an aircraft without wings that has large blades (= long flat parts) on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air.
In simple words: A flying vehicle with rotating blades on top.
Helicopter in a sentence
- a **police/rescue helicopter**
- an **attack helicopter**
- He was rushed to the hospital by helicopter.
- a **helicopter pilot**
- a **helicopter gunship**
- An air ambulance helicopter came to the rescue.
- He flew helicopters during the Gulf War.
- Helicopters buzzed overhead.
- We're going to take a helicopter tour of the island.
How to use Helicopter
Used in everyday conversation and aviation contexts. Not typically used in formal writing. Be careful not to confuse with similar terms like 'plane' or 'drone'.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Heli-copter: Imagine a copter with 'heli' around it flying in the sky.
Related words
Collocations with Helicopter
Synonyms for Helicopter
- chopper
- heli
- rotorcraft
Opposites of Helicopter
- airplane
- fixed-wing aircraft
Common mistakes with Helicopter
- Confused with 'chopper', which is informal slang but can refer to the same thing.
- Using 'helicopter' in a setting where a more specific term (like 'medical helicopter') is better.
- Mispronouncing the word by stressing the wrong syllable.
Helicopter appears in
Helicopter in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طائرة هليكوبتر
وسيلة طيران بشفرات دوارة في الأعلى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
হেলিকপ্টার
ঘূর্ণায়মান ব্লেডযুক্ত একটি উড়ন্ত যান।
- GermanDeutsch
Hubschrauber
Ein Fluggerät mit rotierenden Blättern oben drauf.
- SpanishEspañol
Helicóptero
Un vehículo volador con hélices giratorias en la parte superior.
- Persianفارسی
هلیکوپتر
یه وسیله پرنده که پرههای چرخان روی سرش داره.
- FrenchFrançais
Hélicoptère
Un véhicule volant avec des pales rotatives sur le dessus.
- Hindiहिन्दी
हेलीकॉप्टर
ऊपर घूमने वाले ब्लेड वाला एक उड़ने वाला वाहन।
- ItalianItaliano
Elicottero
Un veicolo volante con pale rotanti in cima.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Helicóptero
Um veículo voador com pás giratórias no topo.
- RussianРусский
Вертолёт
Летающее средство с вращающимися лопастями сверху.
- Urduاردو
ہیلی کاپٹر
ایک اڑنے والی گاڑی جس کے اوپر گھومنے والے بلیڈ ہوتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
直升机
一种顶部有旋转叶片的飞行器。
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Frequently asked questions about Helicopter
What does Helicopter mean?
A flying vehicle with rotating blades on top.
What is the definition of Helicopter?
an aircraft without wings that has large blades (= long flat parts) on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air.
How do you use Helicopter in a sentence?
a **police/rescue helicopter**
Can you give another example of Helicopter?
an **attack helicopter**
What are synonyms for Helicopter?
Common alternatives include chopper, heli, rotorcraft.
What is the opposite of Helicopter?
Opposite meanings include airplane, fixed-wing aircraft.
What words go with Helicopter?
It commonly pairs with air-force, army, coastguard, fly, pilot, board, fly, circle, hover, flight, ride, trip, by helicopter, in a/the helicopter.
What are common mistakes when using Helicopter?
Confused with 'chopper', which is informal slang but can refer to the same thing. Using 'helicopter' in a setting where a more specific term (like 'medical helicopter') is better. Mispronouncing the word by stressing the wrong syllable.
How do you pronounce Helicopter?
US: /["/ˈhelɪkɑːptər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhelɪkɒptə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Helicopter?
Used in everyday conversation and aviation contexts. Not typically used in formal writing. Be careful not to confuse with similar terms like 'plane' or 'drone'.
What CEFR level is Helicopter?
"Helicopter" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.