Antonyms for
helicopter
An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land
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No Antonyms Found for Helicopter

We could not find any antonyms for helicopter in our database. This word may be too specific, technical, or does not have a clear opposite meaning.

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All Definitions for Helicopter

Below are all the dictionary definitions of helicopter:

1An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land
2And typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail to stabilize the aircraft.
3To transport by helicopter.
4To travel by helicopter.
5A powered troweling machine with spinning blades used to spread concrete.
6The winged fruit of certain trees, such as ash, elm, and maple.
7A dragonfly
8So named due to its resemblance to a helicopter (sense 1).
9A breakdance move in which the dancer spins on the floor while extending the legs to resemble the blades of a helicopter.
10A whirling trick performed with devil sticks.
11To overprotect one's children, as a helicopter parent does.
12To rotate like a helicopter blade.

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Common antonyms for helicopter. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does helicopter have?

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About antonyms for helicopter

Finding the right antonym for helicopter helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land", helicopter has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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