airlift
Translation
airlift
Examples
The airlift brought supplies to the isolated town.
The airlift brought supplies to the isolated town.
Grammar Patterns
((an airlift)) a system of transporting supplies by aircraft. They organized an airlift for the refugees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: air transport, air bridge, shuttle
Etymology
From 'air' + 'lift'. It describes the action of lifting and carrying goods or people by air.
Memory Tips
Imagine a giant crane in the sky ('air') 'lifting' supplies to a place in need.