# helicoptering

Pronunciation: US say "HEL-i-kop-tur-ing" /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɜɹɪŋ/; say "HEL-i-kop-tuh-ing" UK /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ).ɪŋ/, AUS /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)ɪŋ/

## Noun

1. Transport of people or cargo by helicopter.
   - Simple: Travel by helicopter, or the moving of people and things by helicopter.
   - _Helicoptering proved essential for evacuating injured climbers from the ridge._
   - _Rising fuel costs have made helicoptering an expensive option for daily commuters._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of helicopter. — present participle and gerund of helicopter
   - Simple: Present participle of helicopter. Use this form for something happening right now.
   - _Crews spent the morning helicoptering equipment to the summit camp._
   - _The army began helicoptering refugees across the border._

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