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Airlift Definition & Meaning

airlift
noun
  1. transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
verb
  1. fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means; "Food is airlifted into Bosnia"

"Airlift" in song lyrics

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  • "1948 berlin airlift"
    AOL — AOL
  • "berlin airlift"
    AOL — AOL
  • "summary of the berlin airlift"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does airlift mean?
transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable) fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means; "Food is airlifted into Bosnia"
What part of speech is airlift?
Airlift is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does airlift have?
Airlift has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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