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- pronunciation:
- paI
lt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the operator of an aircraft.
The pilot of the plane decided to make an emergency landing because of the weather.
- synonyms:
- aviator
- similar words:
- flier
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definition 2: |
a person who guides a ship into or out of a harbor, or through otherwise difficult waters.
The captain of the huge freighter needed a pilot to help him dock.- similar words:
- captain, master
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related words: |
usher |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
pilots, piloting, piloted |
definition: |
to steer or operate.
He piloted the ship through dangerous waters.- synonyms:
- fly, steer
- similar words:
- captain, direct, drive, navigate, operate, sail, work
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related words: |
show, steer, usher |
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derivation: |
pilotless (adj.) |
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