Airlift
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛə.lɪft/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Airlift is a noun meaning The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
Meaning
The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
More Meanings
- Such a flight.
- (archaeology) A pipe that is used to suck up objects from the sea bed.
- (transitive) To transport (troops etc) in an airlift.
Example Sentences
The mountaineer who fell down a crevasse had to be airlifted out.
My Pelicans are going to start airlifting armor and reinforcements into the city.
Word Forms
- airlifts
- airlifting
- airlifted
Synonyms for airlift
Depending on context, synonyms include lift.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lift, airfreight, airplane, aircraft, airfare, flight.
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