Word info

heliborne

Adjective

Meaning

heliborne (not comparable)

(military) Transported by helicopter.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

The landings from the sea the next day saw the first large-scale heliborne assault, as 45 Commando, Royal Marines were landed by helicopters in Port Said from ships offshore. Source: Internet

Israeli infantry would clear the three trenches, while heliborne paratroopers would land behind Egyptian lines and silence their artillery. Source: Internet

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