noun
Herc
hurk
Herc (noun) means informal name for the Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft. Example: “The soldiers boarded the Herc for the flight to the base.”
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Informal name for the Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft.
"The soldiers boarded the Herc for the flight to the base."
How to use Herc
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMilitary slang for the C-130 Hercules cargo plane.
When to use it
Informal, mostly used by military personnel.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Hercs
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "Hercules," the aircraft's full name.
Rhymes for Herc
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What does “Herc” mean?
The word “Herc” means informal name for the Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft. In plain terms, military slang for the C-130 Hercules cargo plane.
How do you pronounce “Herc”?
“Herc” is pronounced hurk (/hɝk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Herc” in a sentence?
Here is “Herc” used in a sentence: “The soldiers boarded the Herc for the flight to the base.”
What part of speech is “Herc”?
“Herc” is a noun.
