Airlift Definition

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

See how airlift is used in real songs:

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

Usage tips for "airlift"

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