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- proper noun A
diminutive of the malegiven name Hugh . - proper noun uncountable, surfing Imaginary
god who createssurf (waves , and associated conditions), generally used humorously. - proper noun countable an American military helicopter, the UH-1 Iroquois
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Examples
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There's a good old-fashionaed word for this, though it'll be counted as a 'smear' in Huey's new cleaned up political language: hypocrisy.
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We have received 60 of the 100 new Griffon utility helicopters that are replacing three fleets -- the Kiowa, Twin Huey and Iroquois.
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“I haven’t decided yet how Huey is going to respond to the movie,” he admits, “but I know I liked it.
Current Movie Reviews, Independent Movies - Film Threat 2002
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The army announced today the UH-1 Iroquois better helicopter, better known as the Huey, has been a workhorse of the Army since Vietnam War.
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I point out in the book how the head of the Oakland police force called Huey
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"The Huey is the army's latest utility helicopter," said the narrator of a training film.
Chickenhawk Mason, Robert 1983
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I learned it so well that even now, when I recall the Huey cockpit check, I get a twinge in my leg.
Chickenhawk Mason, Robert 1983
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The Huey is the Philippine air force's workhorse and is used extensively in troop deployment, resupply and disaster operations.
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The Huey is the Philippine air force's workhorse and is used extensively in troop deployment, resupply and disaster operations.
The Seattle Times 2011
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The Huey is the Philippine air force's workhorse and is used extensively in troop deployment, resupply and disaster operations.
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