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helipad
A prepared area designated and used for take-off and landing of helicopters (including touch down or hover): it may be a circular or rectangular area, in or near a camp, which has been cleared of obstacles and marked for helicopter landings; the (rudimentary) equipment usually includes a wind cone, a beacon light and colored flares; also found: "pick-up helipad", "set-down helipad"
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Military
- Category: Peace keeping
- Company: United Nations
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