helicopt
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of helicopt
1945–50; back formation from helicopter, by false analysis as helicopt- + -er 1
Example Sentences
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An account of his helicopt�re or screw model appeared in the Aeronaut for January 1872, but before giving a description of it, it may be well to state very briefly what is known regarding the history of the screw as applied to the air.
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