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a plane flyer
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pi·lot /ˈpaɪlət/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pahy-luht] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
2. a person who steers a ship.
3. Aeronautics. a person duly qualified to operate an airplane, balloon, or other aircraft.
4. a guide or leader: the pilot of the expedition.
5. coast pilot (def. 1).
6. pilot light (def. 1).
7. 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.
8. Railroads. cowcatcher.
9. Also called pilot film, 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.
10. a preliminary or experimental trial or test: The school will offer a pilot of its new computer course.
–verb (used with object)
11. to steer.
12. to lead, guide, or conduct, as through unknown places, intricate affairs, etc.
13. to act as pilot on, in, or over.
14. to be in charge of or responsible for: We're looking for someone to pilot the new project.
–adjective
15. serving as an experimental or trial undertaking prior to full-scale operation or use: a pilot project.
[Origin: 1520–30; earlier pylotte < MF pillotte < It pilota, dissimilated var. of pedota < MGk *pédtés steersman, equiv. to péd(á) rudder (pl. of pédón oar) + -ōtés agent suffix]
—Synonyms 2. helmsman. 13. maneuver, manage.
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