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- pronunciation:
- paI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
a person who flies an airplane or other aircraft.
The pilot flew the plane with care through the storm.
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verb |
| inflections: |
pilots, piloting, piloted |
| definition: |
to operate an airplane or steer a ship.
He piloted the ship through dangerous waters.- synonyms:
- fly, steer
- similar words:
- direct, drive, operate, sail, work
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| related words: |
steer |
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| derivation: |
pilotless (adj.) |
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