airdrop

verb (used with object), air·dropped, air·drop·ping.

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

noun

2. the act or process of airdropping.

noun

1. a delivery of supplies, troops, etc, from an aircraft by parachute

verb -drops, -dropping or -dropped

2. (tr) to deliver (supplies, etc) by an airdrop