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helicopter

[hel-i-kop-ter, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪˌkɒp tər, ˈhi lɪ- /
NOUN
aircraft
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The pilots of an Apache attack helicopter were suspended this week after doing a flyby of Kid Rock’s home in Tennessee.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Airbus is also working on an unmanned version of the H145 helicopter, known as the Lakota in the United States, for the US Navy, a major customer for the conventional model.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The defense secretary reversed the suspension of helicopter aircrew who flew by Kid Rock’s home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The US Coast Guard said the helicopter crash-landed about 100 yards off Kalalau beach.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The noise of the helicopter filled his head.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret