English Explanatory Dictionary

airlift

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
  2. Such a flight.
  3. A pipe that is used to suck up objects from the sea bed.
verb
  1. To transport (troops etc) in an airlift.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛə.lɪft/ en-us-airlift.ogg

Word forms

airlift airlifts airlifting airlifted

Etymology

From air + lift; compare sealift.

Derived words

non-forecast airlift airlifter
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