Definition of Pilot

Noun: pilot  pI-lut

  1. Someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
    - airplane pilot [N. Amer], aeroplane pilot [Brit]
     
  2. A person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbour
     
  3. A program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors
    - pilot program, pilot film
     
  4. Something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
    - original, archetype
     
  5. Small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner
    - pilot burner, pilot light
     
  6. An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
    - fender, buffer, cowcatcher
Verb: pilot  pI-lut
  1. Operate an aeroplane
    "He piloted 55 missions in World War II";
    - fly, aviate
     
  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 pilot during the trip?";
    - navigate

See also:
pilosity
pilotage

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