Whirlybird (Noun)

Meaning

An aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Helicopter
• Chopper
• Eggbeater

Hypernyms

• Heavier-than-air Craft

Hyponyms

• Cargo Helicopter
• Shuttle Helicopter
• Skyhook
• Single-rotor Helicopter