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aircraft

[ air-kraft, -krahft ]

noun

plural aircraft.
  1. any machine supported for flight in the air by buoyancy or by the dynamic action of air on its surfaces, especially powered airplanes, gliders, and helicopters.


aircraft

/ ˈɛəˌɑːڳ /

noun

  1. any machine capable of flying by means of buoyancy or aerodynamic forces, such as a glider, helicopter, or aeroplane
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aircraft1

First recorded in 1840–50; air 1 + craft
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He added all UK personnel and aircraft had returned safely to base.

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An airport has launched an investigation after it was forced to close its runway when the undercarriage of a light aircraft collapsed.

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The press conference at the White House began with a moment's silence for the victims of an aircraft collision over the Potomac River.

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