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airlift
noun air·lift \ˈer-ˌlift\
: an occurrence in which people or things are carried to or from a place by airplanes during an emergency when other methods are not possible
Full Definition of AIRLIFT
: a system of transporting cargo or passengers by aircraft often to or from an otherwise inaccessible area
— airlift transitive verb
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First Known Use of AIRLIFT
1943
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airlift
verb air·lift \ˈer-ˌlift\
air·lift·edair·lift·ing
Definition of AIRLIFT for Kids
: to move people or cargo by aircraft usually to or from an area that cannot be reached otherwise <Food was airlifted to the earthquake victims.>
— airlift noun
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