airlift

Meaning

Noun

1. The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
2. Such a flight.
3. A pipe that is used to suck up objects from the sea bed.

Verb

To transport (troops etc) in an airlift.

Synonyms

lift

air transportation

gas lift

blast

blow

fly

✈️

loft

throw

air hoist

air jump

air-lift system

airborne lift

pneumatic lift

airdrop

air lift machine

airfreight

air transport

Translations

pont aérien

puente aéreo

Luftbrücke

luchtbrug

ponte aereo

pont

αερογέφυρα

ascenseur

per luchtbrug vervoeren

aerotrasportare

Transporte aéreo tático

transporte aéreo

نقل جوي

aerotransportar

جسر جوي

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɛə.lɪft/

Etymology

From air + lift; compare sealift.