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Helicopter Meaning for Kids

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What Does Helicopter Mean?

Verb

  • To travel in a helicopter.
  • To move around like the blades of a helicopter.

Noun

  • A flying machine that has big spinning blades on top, which helps it go up and down and move in any direction.
  • A type of toy that spins and flies when you throw it.

Helicopter — Full Explanation

A helicopter is a type of aircraft that flies using large blades that spin around on top. It can hover in one place and move up, down, and sideways.

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Helicopter Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
हेलीकॉप्टर

helikopṭar

उड़न यान

uḍan yān

हेलीकॉप्टर

helikopṭar

Frequently Asked Questions About Helicopter

What does 'helicopter' mean?
A helicopter is a type of flying machine that has blades on top that spin around to help it fly up and down.
How do you pronounce 'helicopter'?
You say 'helicopter' like this: hel-i-cop-ter.
What is the origin of the word 'helicopter'?
The word 'helicopter' comes from two Greek words: 'helix' meaning spiral and 'pteron' meaning wing.
What is the meaning of 'helicopter' in Kannada?
The word 'helicopter' in Kannada is 'ಹೆಲಿಕಾಪ್ಟರ್' (Helikāpiṭar).