Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
copter
Noun
/ˈkɒptər/
Definition
A type of aircraft that derives lift from rotating blades or rotor wings. Also commonly referred to as a helicopter.
Examples
- Many tourists took a copter tour to see the stunning landscape from the sky.
- The police used a copter to chase the suspect across the city.
- During emergencies, a medevac copter can quickly transport patients to hospitals.
Meaning
The term ‘copter’ is often used as a shorthand for helicopter, a vehicle that can take off and land vertically.
Synonyms
- Helicopter
- Chopper
- Rotorcraft
