heliborne

English

Etymology

From heli- +‎ borne.

Adjective

heliborne (not comparable)

1. (military) Transported by helicopter.
   • 1987, Jerry Asher, Eric M Hammel, Duel for the Golan:

     The Israelis manned their fighting positions, certain they would be facing, at most, a few dozen heliborne commandos.

Alternative forms

• heli-borne