Pilot (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight.
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Nouns denoting people.
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- The airline hired a new pilot to fly their latest route to Europe.
- Before becoming a commercial pilot, she worked as a flight instructor at a local airport.
- The pilot expertly navigated the plane through the turbulent weather.
- He aspired to become a pilot for the military, but he didn't meet the vision requirements.
- The investigation found that the pilot's error was the primary cause of the crash.
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Meaning 2
An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
Something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies; "this painting is a copy of the original".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
Small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 6
A person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor.
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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The pilot expertly guided the cargo ship through the narrow harbor entrance, avoiding shallow water and underwater obstacles.
- After years of training, she had finally earned her license as a pilot, qualified to navigate the treacherous waters around the busy port.
- To ensure safe passage, the ship's captain hired a local pilot to guide them through the unfamiliar harbor and into the dock.
- The harbor pilot carefully monitored the ship's speed and direction as they approached the entrance, communicating with the bridge crew via radio.
- As the ship approached the breakwater, the pilot's expertise was put to the test as they navigated the strong currents and sharp turns.