piloter — meaning in English

English meaning

• captain noun The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
• fly noun A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
• steer verb To control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.

Senses

piloter is used for these senses in English:

• captain (transitive) To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.
• fly (transitive, ergative) To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
• fly by the seat of one's pants (idiomatic) To pilot an aircraft without the aid of instruments and without a flight plan, using only instinct, visual observation, and practical judgment.

captain — full definition

1. noun The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
2. noun A military rank above lieutenant and below major (army) or between commander and commodore (navy).
3. verb To lead or take command of a ship, aircraft, or team.

fly — full definition

1. noun A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
2. verb To travel through the air, especially by aircraft.
3. verb To move or proceed very quickly.
4. adj Stylish, cool, or fashionable.

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