airlifts
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/ˈɛrˌlɪfts/
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/ˈeəˌlɪfts/
(airlift)
transport by air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airlift' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'lift', where 'air' refers to the atmosphere and 'lift' means to raise or elevate.
Historical Evolution
'airlift' was coined during World War II to describe the transportation of supplies by aircraft.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lift or transport by air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a system of transporting goods or people by aircraft, especially in an emergency or when other means of transport are unavailable.
The airlift delivered essential supplies to the isolated community.
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Last updated: 2025/06/08 07:21