airlift

noun air·lift \ˈer-ˌlift\

: an occurrence in which people or things are carried to or from a place by airplanes during an emergency when other methods are not possible

Full Definition of AIRLIFT

: a system of transporting cargo or passengers by aircraft often to or from an otherwise inaccessible area

— airlift transitive verb

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verb air·lift \ˈer-ˌlift\

air·lift·edair·lift·ing

: to move people or cargo by aircraft usually to or from an area that cannot be reached otherwise <Food was airlifted to the earthquake victims.>

— airlift noun

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