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airdrome
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air·drome  (ârdrm)
n.
1. An airport.
2. A military air base.
airdrome [ˈɛəˌdrəʊm]
n
(Engineering / Aeronautics) the US name for aerodrome
aerodrome, airdrome
an airport or airbase, not including the personnel.
See also: Aviation
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.airdrome - an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargoairdrome - an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
aerodrome, airport, drome
airdock, hangar, repair shed - a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
airfield, flying field, landing field, field - a place where planes take off and land
air terminal, airport terminal - a terminal that serves air travelers or air freight
control tower - a tower with an elevated workspace enclosed in glass for the visual observation of aircraft around an airport
heliport - an airport for helicopters
Translations
airdrome [ˈɛərdrəʊm] n (US) → aérodrome m
air drop airdrop, air-drop [ˈɛərˌdrɒp]
n [supplies] → parachutage m
vt [+ food, supplies] → parachuter
The US air-dropped supplies into Bosnia → Les États-Unis ont parachuté des vivres en Bosnie.
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