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Air Transportation Vocabulary - Helicopter

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Air Transportation Vocabulary
helicopter

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

Ex: We took a helicopter tour to get a bird's-eye view of the city .
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special
special
[Adjective]

designed or set aside for a specific purpose or need, often different from what is commonly available

Ex: He received a special invitation to the exclusive conference .
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aircraft
aircraft
[noun]

any flying vehicle

Ex: The aircraft's wings glinted in the sunlight as it prepared for takeoff .
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to take off

to leave a surface and begin flying

Ex: As the helicopter prepared to take off, the rotor blades began to spin .
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to land
to land
[Verb]

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Ex: The skydivers have landed after their thrilling jump .
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to spin
to spin
[Verb]

to turn around over and over very fast

Ex: He spun the basketball on his finger effortlessly .
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blade
blade
[noun]

flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water

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rotor
rotor
[noun]

the rotating part of a machine that revolves around a stationary part

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long ago
long ago
[Adverb]

at a time far in the past

Ex: The tradition originated long ago and has been passed down through generations .
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China
China
[noun]

the biggest country in East Asia

Ex: The capital of China, Beijing , is home to numerous cultural sites and modern skyscrapers .
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toy
toy
[noun]

something made for kids to play with, such as dolls, action figures, etc.

Ex: We spent hours building structures with construction toys.
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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: Does this house look like the one you stayed in before ?
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stick
stick
[noun]

a long, thin object, often resembling a piece of wood, used for pointing, drawing attention, or performing specific actions

Ex: The referee raised a stick to signal the start of the game .
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to rub
to rub
[Verb]

to cause something to move back and forth against another object or surface and create friction

Ex: He rubbed the sandpaper against the rough edges of the wood to smooth them out .
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to draw
to draw
[Verb]

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

Ex: They drew the outline of a house in their art project .
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picture
picture
[noun]

a drawing or painting, etc. of someone or something

Ex: The picture on the restaurant wall shows a stunning view of the city .
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flying
flying
[Adjective]

moving rapidly or swiftly through the air

Ex: The flying debris from the explosion scattered in all directions.
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machine
machine
[noun]

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

Ex: The ATM machine was out of service due to technical issues .
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screw
screw
[noun]

a small pointy piece of metal that can be fastened into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together

Ex: He replaced the old screws with longer ones to better secure the shelf to the wall .
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technology

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

Ex: The company is focused on developing new technology to improve healthcare .
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advanced
advanced
[Adjective]

newly developed and incorporating new, modern methods or technology

Ex: The military developed advanced weapons with cutting-edge precision .
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enough
enough
[Adverb]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

Ex: Did you sleep enough last night to feel refreshed today ?
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German
German
[Adjective]

relating to Germany or its people or language

Ex: The German flag consists of three horizontal stripes : black , red , and gold .
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engineer
engineer
[noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: The engineer oversees the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges .
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The historical monument was built in the 18th century .
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working
working
[Adjective]

functioning correctly and effectively

Ex: The factory's machinery is fully working after the maintenance check.
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forward
forward
[Adverb]

to or toward the front

Ex: The car moved forward slowly through the traffic.
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backward
backward
[Adverb]

in or to the direction opposite to the front

Ex: He glanced backward to see if anyone was following him .
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useful
useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: Having a mentor at work can be useful in guiding career decisions and providing valuable insights .
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military
military
[noun]

the armed forces of a country

Ex: The military launched a surprise attack on the enemy 's base under the cover of darkness .
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rescue mission

a coordinated operation to save people or assets from immediate danger

Ex: Medevac units trained for urban rescue missions after earthquakes.
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to transport

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Ex: Public transportation systems in metropolitan areas are essential for transporting large numbers of commuters .
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to reach
to reach
[Verb]

to get to your planned destination

Ex: We reached London late at night .
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mountain top

the top or the summit of a mountain

Ex: She stood on the mountaintop and marveled at the vast expanse of the landscape stretching out before her.
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remote
remote
[Adjective]

far away in space or distant in position

Ex: The remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .
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medical
medical
[Adjective]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

Ex: The pharmaceutical company conducts research to develop new medical treatments for diseases .
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emergency
emergency
[noun]

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

Ex: The sudden power outage was treated as an emergency by the utility company .
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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: The river flowed quickly after heavy rainfall .
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patient
patient
[noun]

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

Ex: The hospital provides excellent care for all their patients.
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direction
direction
[noun]

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

Ex: The teacher pointed in the direction of the library when the students asked where to find more resources .
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sideways
sideways
[Adverb]

toward or in the direction of one side

Ex: The car turned sideways as it slid on the icy road .
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altitude
altitude
[noun]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

Ex: Meteorologists study altitude variations to understand atmospheric pressure changes .
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record
record
[noun]

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

Ex: The swimmer broke the world record for the 100-meter freestyle, earning a gold medal.
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French
French
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

Ex: She loves to eat French pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat.
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