pilot — meaning in English

English meaning

• aviator noun A pilot of an aircraft, especially in a military or early-flight context.
• pilot noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.

Senses

pilot is used for these senses in English:

• aviator An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.

pilot — full definition

1. noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
2. noun A person who guides ships through a difficult or unfamiliar stretch of water, such as a harbour.
3. noun A trial episode produced to test whether a TV series should be made.
4. verb To fly or steer a vehicle, or to test something out before a full rollout.

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