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airlifter
nounC1/C2 (Low Frequency; Technical/Specialized)
/ˈeəˌlɪftə(r)/A very large aircraft designed to transport heavy loads (troops, equipment, vehicles) over long distances.
airlight
nounVery Low
/ˈeə.laɪt/Not allowing air to pass through; airtight.
airline
adjectivenounC1
/ˈeə.laɪn/A company that provides scheduled flights for passengers and freight.
airline chicken breast
nounLow
/ˈeə.laɪn ˈtʃɪk.ɪn brest/A specific culinary preparation of a chicken breast where the wing bone is left attached and the breast is trimmed into a rounded, aerodynamic shape, resembling a miniature airplane wing.
airliner
nounB2
/ˈeə.laɪ.nə(r)/A large passenger aircraft operated by an airline.
airlock
nounLow-to-Medium
/ˈeə.lɒk/A sealed chamber with two airtight doors, used to allow passage between areas of different air pressure, especially between a pressurised cabin/room and outer space or an underwater environment.
airmada
nounVery Low (Neologism / Humorous Coinage)
/ˈeəˌmɑːdə/A humorous or playful blend of 'air' and 'armada', used to describe a large, impressive, or imposing group or fleet of aircraft.
airmail
adjectiveadverbnoun+2B1
/ˈeə.meɪl/A system for sending letters and parcels by aircraft.
airman
nounC1
/ˈeəmən/A member of an air force, especially one who is not a commissioned officer; a person who operates, works on, or flies in an aircraft.
airman's medal
nounVery Low (Specialist/Technical)
/ˈeəmənz ˈmɛdəl/A specific military decoration awarded to a member of the United States Air Force or its precursor services for heroic action, typically involving risk of life but not during combat with an enemy.
airmanship
nounC2/Rare
/ˈeəmənʃɪp/The skill, knowledge, and sound judgment of a pilot in operating an aircraft.
airpack
nounC2
/ˈɛːpak/A portable device, typically a backpack or container, that supplies or circulates air.
airpark
nounLow
/ˈɛːpɑːk/A small airport, often a private facility, typically located near or adjacent to an industrial or residential development.
airpipe
nounLow (Technical/Literary)
/ˈeə.paɪp/A tube or conduit for conveying air, especially for ventilation, respiration, or industrial processes.
airplane
nounHigh
/ˈeə.pleɪn/A powered, fixed-wing aircraft that is heavier than air, used for transporting passengers or goods through the air.
airplane carrier
nounMedium
/ˈeə.krɑːft ˌkæ.ri.ə/A large warship with a long, flat deck from which military aircraft can take off and land.
airplane cloth
nounLow/Technical
/ˈeə.pleɪn ˌklɒθ/A durable, usually twill-woven cotton fabric, historically used for making lightweight and sturdy clothing or items.
airplane mode
nounHigh (in tech/travel contexts); Medium (in general usage)
/ˈeə.pleɪn ˌməʊd/A mobile device setting that disables its wireless transmission functions (cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) to comply with airline regulations or save battery.
airplane spin
nounLow
/ˈeə.pleɪn ˌspɪn/A professional wrestling throwing manoeuvre where the attacker spins their opponent around horizontally in mid-air before slamming them to the mat.
airplane turn
nounVery Low / Technical
/ˈeə.pleɪn tɜːn/A method of turning a slow or stationary vehicle (like a boat) by using reverse thrust on one side and forward thrust on the other, causing it to pivot sharply.

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