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pilot
[pahy-luht]
noun
a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
a person who steers a ship.
Synonyms:Aeronautics.a person duly qualified to operate an airplane, balloon, or other aircraft.
a guide or leader.
the pilot of the expedition.
Machinery.a guide for centering or otherwise positioning two adjacent parts, often consisting of a projection on one part fitting into a recess in the other.
Railroads.cowcatcher.
Also called pilot film.Also called pilot tape.Television.a prototypical filmed or taped feature, produced with hopes of network adoption as a television series and aired to test potential viewer interest and attract sponsors.
a preliminary or experimental trial or test.
The school will offer a pilot of its new computer course.
verb (used with object)
to steer.
to lead, guide, or conduct, as through unknown places, intricate affairs, etc.
to act as pilot on, in, or over.
Synonyms: ,to be in charge of or responsible for.
We're looking for someone to pilot the new project.
adjective
serving as an experimental or trial undertaking prior to full-scale operation or use.
a pilot project.
pilot
/ ˈ貹ɪə /
noun
a person who is qualified to operate an aircraft or spacecraft in flight
( as modifier )
pilot error
a person who is qualified to steer or guide a ship into or out of a port, river mouth, etc
( as modifier )
a pilot ship
a person who steers a ship
a person who acts as a leader or guide
machinery a guide, often consisting of a tongue or dowel, used to assist in joining two mating parts together
machinery a plug gauge for measuring an internal diameter
films a colour test strip accompanying black-and-white rushes from colour originals
an experimental programme on radio or television
See pilot film
(modifier) used in or serving as a test or trial
a pilot project
(modifier) serving as a guide
a pilot beacon
verb
to act as pilot of
to control the course of
to guide or lead (a project, people, etc)
Other Word Forms
- unpiloted adjective
- well-piloted adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of pilot1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pilot1
Example Sentences
However, Mr Grossi said there is "no indication of a physical attack on the underground cascade hall containing part of the pilot fuel enrichment plant and the main fuel enrichment plant".
The other records sound from the cockpit, so investigators can hear what the pilots are saying and listen for any unusual noises.
Under the pilot, Hawaiian engineering students from families with low incomes can borrow from a $2.5-million revolving fund underwritten by the Castle Foundation and other donors.
"There would have been no time for him to react if he lost both engines," one pilot said.
Various theories have been posited as to what could have caused the crash in Ahmedabad, but one pilot I spoke to said that nowadays it's rare for a manufacturer fault to cause a fatal incident.
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