helicopter
Translation
helicopter
Examples
A helicopter landed on the roof.
A helicopter landed on the roof.
They escaped from the prison by helicopter.
They escaped from the prison by helicopter.
Grammar Patterns
a/the helicopter A helicopter flew overhead.
by helicopter They traveled to the island by helicopter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chopper, whirlybird (informal)
Etymology
From Greek 'helix' (spiral) and 'pteron' (wing), literally 'spiral wing'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'helix' (spiral) for the 'heli-' part and the 'copter' sound like the chopping noise of the blades.