HELICOPTER - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
Categories: Heavier-than-air craft
📖 Fun Facts About Helicopter
- • A helicopter can fly straight up and down — it’s used for rescues, news, and exploring hard-to-reach places.
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "helicopter" comes from Ancient Greek ἕλιξ, which was borrowed from French hélicoptère.
🔗 Related Words
helicopteron – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Ancient Greek philosophy and science introduced thousands of precise technical terms still used today.