airlift
/ˈɛə.lɪft/noun
High School
1
The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
2
Such a flight.
3
A pipe that is used to suck up objects from the sea bed.
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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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