What is "pilot" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does pilot mean in English? Meaning of pilot definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "pilot" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "pilot": someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight Noun Meaning: someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flightSynonyms: airplane pilot
pilotHyponyms: barnstormer
captain
co-pilot
combat pilot
copilot
kamikaze
senior pilot
stunt flier
stunt pilot
test pilot
wingmanHypernyms: aeronaut
airman
aviator
flier
flyerPronunciation in UK: /ˈpaɪlət/
Meaning of "pilot": operate an airplane Verb Meaning: operate an airplaneExample: The pilot flew to CubaSynonyms: aviate
fly
pilotHyponyms: balloon
flat-hat
fly blind
fly contact
glide
hang glide
hedgehop
hydroplane
jet
seaplane
soar
solo
test flyHypernyms: control
operatePronunciation in UK: /ˈpaɪlət/
Meaning of "pilot": a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor Noun Meaning: a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harborSynonyms: pilotHypernyms: gob
jack
jack-tar
mariner
old salt
sea dog
seafarer
seaman
tarPronunciation in UK: /ˈpaɪlət/
Meaning of "pilot": act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance Verb Meaning: act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyanceExample: Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?
Who was navigating the ship during the accident?Synonyms: navigate
pilotHyponyms: astrogateHypernyms: channelise
channelize
direct
guide
head
maneuver
manoeuver
manoeuvre
point
steerPronunciation in UK: /ˈpaɪlət/
Meaning of "pilot": a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors Noun Meaning: a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsorsSynonyms: pilot
pilot film
pilot programHypernyms: television program
television show
tv program
tv showPronunciation in UK: /ˈpaɪlət/
Meaning of "pilot": something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies Noun Meaning: something that serves as a model or a basis for making copiesExample: this painting is a copy of the originalSynonyms: archetype
original
pilotHypernyms: example
modelPronunciation in UK: /ˈpaɪlət/
Meaning of "pilot": small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner Noun Meaning: small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burnerSynonyms: pilot
pilot burner
pilot lightHypernyms: gas burner
gas jetPronunciation in UK: /ˈpaɪlət/
Meaning of "pilot": an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track Noun Meaning: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the trackSynonyms: buffer
cowcatcher
fender
pilotHypernyms: frameworkPronunciation in UK: /ˈpaɪlət/
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