Definitions of airdrop [ˈɛərˌdrɒp]

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (v.t.) airdrop
to drop (persons, equipment, etc.) by parachute from an aircraft in flight.

2. (n.) airdrop
the act of airdropping.

Etymology: (1945–50)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) airdrop
delivery of supplies or equipment or personnel by dropping them by parachute from an aircraft
"until then, front line troops will be supplied by airdrop"

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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

1. airdrop
The unloading of personnel or materiel from aircraft in flight. See also air movement; free drop; free fall; high velocity drop; low velocity drop.

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