Definition
Definition of helicoptering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- Her constant helicoptering embarrassed her teenage son.
2.
movementRare US the act of spinning or rotating like helicopter bladesRare US
- The breakdancer's helicoptering impressed the crowd.
3.
air transportTECH. US movement of people or goods by rotorcraft over distanceTECH. US
- Helicoptering was the fastest option to reach the remote village.
Adjective
1.
- Her helicoptering parents monitored her every move.
2.
aviationRare US hovering or moving like a helicopterRare US
- The helicoptering drone captured stunning aerial footage.
Origin of helicoptering
Greek, helix (spiral) + pteron (wing)
Examples of helicoptering in a sentence
His helicoptering continued even after she started college, calling every night. The gymnast added helicoptering to her floor routine to build momentum. We watched the toy’s helicoptering as it skittered across the kitchen floor. Helicoptering the injured climber to the hospital saved crucial time. Helicoptering supplies to the island continued despite the rough seas. The teacher's helicoptering approach frustrated the students.
His helicoptering behavior made his friends uncomfortable. The helicoptering insect hovered over the flower. The helicoptering action of the toy fascinated the children.
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- French:surprotection, intrusif, ...
- German:Helikoptererziehung, überfürsorglich, ...
- Italian:iperprotezione genitoriale, iperprotettivo, ...
- Spanish:sobreprotección, sobreprotector, ...
- Portuguese:superproteção, superprotetor, ...
- Chinese:直升机式养育, 过度干涉, ...
- Japanese:過干渉な育児, 過保護な, ...
- Arabic:التَّرْبِيَة الْمُفْرِطَة فِي الْحِمَايَة, مُتَدَخِّل, ...
- Hebrew:הוֹרוּת מְסוּקִית, מִתְעָרֵב, ...
- Russian:гиперопека, чрезмерно опекающие, ...
- Ukrainian:надмірна батьківська опіка, надмірно залучений, ...
- Hindi:अतिसंरक्षक पालन-पोषण, अत्यधिक हस्तक्षेप करने वाले, ...
Definition of helicopter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
aviationaircraft with rotating blades for vertical flight
- The helicopter landed smoothly on the rooftop.
2.
plantwinged fruit of trees like maple and ash
- Children love to play with helicopter seeds in the park.
3.
dancebreakdance move spinning on the floor with legs extended
- She nailed the helicopter move during her performance.
4.
constructionTECH. machine with spinning blades for spreading concreteTECH.
- The workers used a helicopter to finish the concrete surface.
Verb
1.
travelintr. travel using a helicopterintr.
- We helicoptered to the island for the weekend.
2.
aviationtr. airlift people or supplies to remote or hard-to-reach placestr.
- They helicoptered supplies to the remote village.
3.
parentingtr. US overprotect children excessivelytr. US
- She tends to helicopter her kids at the playground.
Images of helicopter
aircraft with rotating blades for vertical flight 
winged fruit of trees like maple and ash 
breakdance move spinning on the floor with legs extended 
machine with spinning blades for spreading concrete
Expressions with helicopter
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mother who is overly involved in her child's life
Her friends call her a helicopter mom because she checks everything.
mother overly involved in her child's life
My friend's helicopter mother called the school every day.
parent who is overly involved in their child's life
She became a helicopter parent, attending every single school meeting..
broad overview of a situation or project
The manager requested a helicopter view of the ongoing project..
father who is overly involved in child's life
His helicopter father attended every single parent-teacher meeting.
delivery of supplies by helicopter
A helicopter drop provided food to the stranded hikers.
large helicopter with heavy weapons for attacks
The army deployed a helicopter gunship for the mission.
helicopter designed to transport goods
The cargo helicopter delivered supplies to the remote village.
helicopter used for regular short trips
The shuttle helicopter flew between the city and the airport.
money distributed directly to the public by the central bank
The government used helicopter money to boost the economy.
warship designed to carry and operate helicopters
The helicopter carrier deployed several aircrafts for the rescue mission..
armed helicopter for engaging ground targets
The army deployed an attack helicopter to the conflict zone.
helicopter used for many support tasks like transport rescue or supply
The army deployed a utility helicopter to evacuate injured hikers.
Origin of helicopter
Greek, helix (spiral) + pteron (wing)
Examples of helicopter in a sentence
They used a helicopter for the rescue mission. The helicopter fell gently to the ground. Kids collected helicopters during autumn walks. He practiced the helicopter for hours in the studio. The crowd cheered as he executed the helicopter flawlessly. The helicopter smoothed the newly laid concrete.
A helicopter was used to level the concrete floor. The executives will helicopter to the mountain resort tomorrow. Emergency doctors helicoptered across the bay after the storm. The team helicoptered to the mountain base camp. Journalists helicoptered to the scene of the accident. He tends to helicopter his daughter during her playdates. Parents who helicopter their children may hinder their independence.
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- French:hélicoptère, se déplacer en hélicoptère, ...
- German:Hubschrauber, mit dem Hubschrauber fliegen, ...
- Italian:elicottero, andare in elicottero, ...
- Spanish:helicóptero, viajar en helicóptero, ...
- Portuguese:helicóptero, viajar de helicóptero, ...
- Chinese:直升机, 乘直升机前往, ...
- Japanese:ヘリコプター, ヘリコプターで行く, ...
- Arabic:مِرْوَحِيّة, سَافَرَ بِالْمِرْوَحِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:מַסּוֹק, לָטוּס בְּמַסּוֹק, ...
- Russian:вертолет, лететь на вертолёте, ...
- Ukrainian:гелікоптер, літати вертольотом, ...
- Hindi:हेलीकॉप्टर, हेलिकॉप्टर से जाना, ...
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