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aircraft

/ˈɛɚ.kɹæft/noun2 syllables

Aircraft means: a vehicle that can fly.

Synonyms for aircraft2

also used for aircraft

aerocraft, flying machine

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What does aircraft mean?1

noun

1

a vehicle that can fly

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Aircraft in a sentence

  • Aerodynamic surfaces are used to control the aircraft in roll, pitch, and yaw.Hybrid
  • Travel between the settlements is accomplished with snowmobiles, aircraft, and boats.The_World_Factbook
  • When aircraft break the sound barrier, this causes the so-called sonic boom.sundown
  • Thanks to the development of aircraft, the world has become much smaller.unknown
  • Due to budget constraints, the aircraft will be bought by a joint venture.motico
  • During a flight, an airplane's weight constantly changes as the aircraft consumes fuel.Hybrid
  • This aircraft is equipped with one of the most sophisticated flight management systems.Amastan
  • Please remain seated until the aircraft arrives at the gate.darinmex

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Forms of aircraft

as a noun

plural
aircraft