Ejection Seat (Noun)
Meaning
A pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pilot's ejection seat was designed to save his life in the event of a catastrophic failure during flight.
- In an emergency, the pilot could activate the ejection seat and parachute safely to the ground.
- The ejection seat was tested numerous times to ensure its reliability in extreme situations.
- The pilot's training included learning how to properly use the ejection seat in case of an emergency.
- The aircraft's ejection seat system was upgraded to include advanced safety features and a more reliable parachute deployment mechanism.