Aircrane

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A heavy-lift helicopter

    "WHEN fire storms hit Victoria, the pilots of aircrane Elvis are ready to rock 'n' roll, lifting the 10-tonne orange beast skyward within minutes."

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"WHEN fire storms hit Victoria, the pilots of aircrane Elvis are ready to rock 'n' roll, lifting the 10-tonne orange beast skyward within minutes."

Etymology

From air + crane.

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