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helidrome en · NOUN

Etymology

From heli- + -drome.

Meanings

1. An airfield or airbase for helicopters.
   • The lack of hospital beds in the town is even more stark at the helidrome, where helicopters drop off patients for first aid and assessment. 2005 October 16, Carlotta Gall, “Pakistan Toll, at 38,000,Is Expected to Rise”, in New York Times, retrieved 26 Jun 2015:
   • A helidrome with landing space for three helicopters is also going to be constructed in the stadium. 2014 October 12, Vineet Upadhyay, “First international stadium in state is close to becoming reality”, in Times of India, retrieved 26 Jun 2015:
   • The parade ground is now buried under a helidrome that will welcome the highest-profile visitors. 2010 March 22, Oliver Bullough, “Circassians' Anger at Sochi Games”, in ISN ETH Zurich, retrieved 26 Jun 2015:

Forms

Synonyms

heliport