helideck

British

/ ˈhɛlɪˌdɛk /

noun

a landing deck for helicopters on ships, oil platforms, etc

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Etymology

Origin of helideck

C20: from _heli- + _deck

Example Sentences

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For late-arriving quests, the Amadea also boasts a helideck.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

And the British Antarctic Survey’s new RRS Sir David Attenborough has not only a helideck and hangar, but also a “moonpool” port in its hull for deploying undersea instruments.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 20, 2023

Captain Will Whatley performed the wedding ceremony on the ship's helideck as the sun shone.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2022

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