airlift
Meaning
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- The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
- Such a flight.
- A pipe that is used to suck up objects from the sea bed.
Synonyms
air transportation
gas lift
air hoist
air jump
air-lift system
airborne lift
pneumatic lift
air lift machine
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɛə.lɪft/
Etymology
From air + lift.
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