Helitanker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Helitanker is a noun meaning A helicopter used in firefighting, especially against forest fires, which drops water or other fire retardant on the fire.
Meaning
A helicopter used in firefighting, especially against forest fires, which drops water or other fire retardant on the fire.
Example Sentences
MORE than a dozen fire crews and two helitankers are battling a grass fire west of Geelong as temperatures across the state hit 40C.
Word Forms
- helitankers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include helitack, helispot, hoseline, heliman, handline, helibus.
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