helicopter

Definition

  • noun: an aircraft that can stay in the air without moving forward and that has metal blades that turn around on its top
  • noun: an aircraft whose lift is derived from the aerodynamic forces acting on one or more powered rotors turning about substantially vertical axes
  • verb: to travel by helicopter
  • synonyms: copter, rotary-wing aircraft, slang

Movie quotes

  • (..) JACKSON: We wanted to use this location... ...primarily because it's a chase. The dynamics of everyone running, weaving in and out of rocks... ...with helicopter shots zooming over the top... ...and Wargs coming through the rock formations. We just thought that would give us (..)
    2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey