helicopter

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Synonyms: helecopter, helicoptor, phenicopter, helicopters, helicopt, helichopper

Antonyms: helecopter, helicoptor, phenicopter, helicopters, helicopt, helichopper

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q34486}}{{lb|en|aircraft}} An [[aircraft]] that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating [[blade]]s which allow it to hover, move in any [[direction]] including [[reverse]], or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail to stabilize the [[aircraft]].
2. A powered [[trowel]]ing machine with spinning blades used to spread [[concrete]].
3. {{lb|en|botany}} The winged fruit of certain trees, such as [[ash]], [[elm]], and [[maple]].
4. {{lb|en|zoology|slang}} A [[dragonfly]]; so named due to its resemblance to a helicopter (sense 1).
5. A whirling trick performed with [[devil sticks]].
6. {{lb|en|dances}} A [[breakdance]] move in which the dancer [[spin]]s on the floor while extending the legs to [[resemble]] the [[blade]]s of a helicopter.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[transport]] by [[#Noun|helicopter]].
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[travel]] by [[#Noun|helicopter]].
3. To [[rotate]] like a helicopter blade.
4. To [[overprotect]] one's children, as a [[helicopter parent]] does.

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