chopper-transported
|chop-per-trans-port-ed|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈtʃɑːpər ˈtrænspɔːrtɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˈtʃɒpə ˈtrænspɔːtɪd/
helicopter transport
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chopper-transported' originates from the combination of 'chopper,' a colloquial term for 'helicopter,' and 'transported,' meaning 'carried or moved from one place to another.'
Historical Evolution
'chopper' as a term for 'helicopter' became popular in the mid-20th century, and 'transported' has been used in English since the 14th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'chopper' referred to a tool for chopping, but it evolved to mean 'helicopter' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
transported by helicopter.
The injured soldiers were chopper-transported to the nearest hospital.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/12 15:26