heliport
See also: héliport
English
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Etymology
Blend of helicopter + port, by analogy to airport.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 291: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "Canada" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈhɛlɪˌpoɹt/
Noun
heliport (plural heliports)
- (aviation) A facility, such as a small airport, designed to let helicopters take off and land.
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Translations
facility for helicopters
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