airlift

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[ˈɛːlɪft], (Noun)

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- an act of transporting supplies by aircraft, typically in a blockade or other emergency
(e.g: a massive airlift of food, blankets, and medical supplies)


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[ˈɛːlɪft], (Verb)

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- transport (troops or supplies) by aircraft
(e.g: helicopters were employed to airlift the troops out of danger)


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