Whirlybird (Noun)
Meaning
An aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The helicopter, also known as a whirlybird, took off from the rooftop landing pad.
- As the whirlybird rose into the air, its rotor blades created a powerful gust of wind.
- The tourists watched in awe as the whirlybird flew over the Grand Canyon, offering breathtaking views.
- In the military, whirlybirds were often used for medical evacuations and search and rescue missions.
- The news crew arrived at the scene of the accident in a whirlybird, its rotors whirring loudly.