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helipad
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hel·i·pad  (hl-pd)
n.
See heliport.
helipad [ˈhɛlɪˌpæd]
n
(Engineering / Aeronautics) a place for helicopters to land and take off
[from heli- + pad1]
A prepared area designated and used for takeoff and landing of helicopters. (Includes touchdown or hover point.)
Translations
helipad [ˈhelɪpæd] N → plataforma f de helicóptero, pista f de helicóptero
helipad [ˈhɛlipæd] n → hélistation f
helipad
n → Hubschrauberlandeplatz m
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