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pilot

/ˈpaɪ̯.lət/noun, verb2 syllables

Pilot means: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.

Synonyms for pilot13

noun, as in an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

fender, buffer, cowcatcher

noun, as in a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors

pilot program, pilot film

noun, as in something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies

original, archetype

noun, as in small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner

pilot burner, pilot light

noun, as in someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

airplane pilot

verb, as in operate an airplane

fly, aviate

verb, as in act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance

navigate

What does pilot mean?8

noun

1

an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

2

a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors

3

something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies“this painting is a copy of the original”

4

small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner

5

someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

6

a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor

verb

1

operate an airplane“The pilot flew to Cuba”

2

act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance“Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Pilot in a sentence

  • Above the clouds, the pilot felt a freedom without boundaries.catcher
  • With so much damage to the wing, the pilot can't control the plane.Amastan
  • The pilot moves rudder left and right, with left and right pedals.Hybrid
  • I want to become a pilot, like my father.AlanF_US
  • Since his childhood he wanted to become a pilot, and he did.Anon
  • The pilot isn't feeling well, so the co-pilot will have to take charge.DJ_Saidez
  • Ziri knew that when he grew up, he would be a pilot.Amastan
  • Aviators aviate planes and pilots pilot planes, but planors nor planes plane planes.Babelball

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of pilot

as a noun

plural
pilots

as a verb

past tense
piloted
present participle
piloting
third-person singular
pilots
past participle
piloted