airlift (n.)

  1. transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)

    [ Syn: lift ]

    airlift (v.)

  1. fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means; Food is airlifted into Bosnia

    [ Syn: lift ]

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