hel·i·cop·ter 
(hĕlĭ-kŏp′tər)
(hĕlĭ-kŏp′tər)n.
An aircraft that derives its lift from blades that rotate about an approximately vertical central axis.
intr. & tr.v. hel·i·cop·tered, hel·i·cop·ter·ing, hel·i·cop·ters
To go or transport by helicopter.
[French hélicoptère : Greek helix, helik-, spiral; see HELIX + Greek pteron, wing; see -PTER.]
helicopter