chopper

noun

ˈchä-pər How to pronounce chopper (audio)
Definition of choppernext
as in helicopter
a vehicle for traveling through the air that obtains its lift from rotors which spin horizontally army choppers evacuated refugees from the war zone

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Recent Examples of chopper Only police and medical choppers will be allowed between the airport and bridges in the area. — David Chiu, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 The successful downing of the chopper may have influenced Ukraine's growing interest in the Gravehawk system. — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 State of play: The FAA will close two low-altitude helicopter routes near the airport to most choppers, with exceptions being made for police and medical helicopters, Reuters reported. — Ivana Saric, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025 First responders zigzagged in between the vehicles while chopper blades kicked loose sod into the air. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chopper

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