verb
- past tense and past participle of helicopter; transported by helicopter
- moved or rotated rapidly in a spinning motion, like helicopter blades
Usage: informal; often used in military or emergency contexts
Usage: informal; often used to describe physical movement or sports actions
Examples
- The injured climber was helicopted to the nearest hospital.
- Rescue teams helicopted supplies to the isolated village after the storm.
- The athlete helicopted the ball over the defender's head.
- Soldiers were helicopted into the remote region for the mission.
- She helicopted her arms around to stay warm in the cold wind.