Hubschrauberlandeplatz

German

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Etymology

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From Hubschrauber (helicopter) +‎ Landeplatz (landing place, airfield).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhuːpʃʁaʊ̯bɐˌlandəplats/, /ˌhuːpʃʁaʊ̯bɐˈlandəplats/

Noun

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Hubschrauberlandeplatz m (strong, genitive Hubschrauberlandeplatzes, plural Hubschrauberlandeplätze)

  1. (aviation) heliport (an area, typically round, where helicopters land and start)
    Synonym: (chiefly aviation slang) Heliport
  2. (humorous) a round bald spot at the back of the head (of a man)
    Synonyms: Glatze, Hinterkopfglatze, Tonsur, Platte

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