he·li·cop·ter
ˈhe-lə-ˌkäp-tər 
ˈhē-
: an aircraft whose lift is derived from the aerodynamic forces acting on one or more powered rotors turning about substantially vertical axes
helicoptered; helicoptering; helicopters
: to travel by helicopter
: to transport by helicopter
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Noun
took a helicopter tour to get a better sense of the grandeur of the Grand Canyon
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Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Participants can hire an army of videographers to follow them via boat, bicycle, or helicopter.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 July 2024
There are helicopter parents and then there are parents who helicopter.
—Derek Blasberg, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2023
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Noun
Sheriff’s deputies started their search by using a drone and the help of a California Highway Patrol helicopter, then called in searchers from the agency’s Emergency Services Bureau — sworn officers and others who had volunteered for specialized training to find missing persons.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Participants can hire an army of videographers to follow them via boat, bicycle, or helicopter.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
Verb
So instead of giving in to the temptation to helicopter over them, Dr. Lira de la Rosa suggests asking yourself what, exactly, is behind your urge to invade their privacy.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 July 2024
There are helicopter parents and then there are parents who helicopter.
—Derek Blasberg, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2023
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“Helicopter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helicopter. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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