NOUN | artifact | eggbeater, helicopter, chopper, whirlybird | an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades |
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artifact | eggbeater, eggwhisk | a mixer for beating eggs or whipping cream |
Meaning | An aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades. | |
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Synonyms | helicopter, chopper, whirlybird | |
Parts | blade, vane | Flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water |
landing skid | One of two parts of the landing gear of a helicopter | |
rotor | rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils | |
Narrower | cargo helicopter | A helicopter that carries cargo |
shuttle helicopter | A helicopter that shuttles back and forth | |
single-rotor helicopter | A helicopter having a single rotor | |
skyhook | helicopter carrying a reel of steel cable that can be used to lift and transport heavy objects | |
Broader | heavier-than-air craft | A non-buoyant aircraft that requires a source of power to hold it aloft and to propel it |
Spanish | autogiro, helicóptero | |
Catalan | helicòpter |
Meaning | A mixer for beating eggs or whipping cream. | |
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Synonym | eggwhisk | |
Broader | beater | An implement for beating |
mixer | A kitchen utensil that is used for mixing foods | |
Spanish | batidor de huevos |
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