whirlybird
English Thesaurus
1. an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | heavier-than-air craft, |
definition | : | a non-buoyant aircraft that requires a source of power to hold it aloft and to propel it (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | cargo helicopter, |
definition | : | a helicopter that carries cargo (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | shuttle helicopter, |
definition | : | a helicopter that shuttles back and forth (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | skyhook, |
definition | : | helicopter carrying a reel of steel cable that can be used to lift and transport heavy objects (noun.artifact) |
part holonym | : | blade, vane, |
definition | : | flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water (noun.artifact) |
part holonym | : | landing skid, |
definition | : | one of two parts of the landing gear of a helicopter (noun.artifact) |
part holonym | : | rotor, |
definition | : | rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils (noun.artifact) |
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