English dictionary

pilot

/'p/aI/l/@/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

noun.person

Synonyms airplane pilot

Source: WordNet 3.0
a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors

noun.communication

Synonyms pilot film pilot program

Source: WordNet 3.0
something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies

noun.cognition

Synonyms archetype original

Source: WordNet 3.0
small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner

noun.artifact

Synonyms pilot burner pilot light

Source: WordNet 3.0
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

noun.artifact

Synonyms buffer cowcatcher fender

Source: WordNet 3.0
One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a steersman.

noun

Source: webster1913
One who flies, or is qualified to fly, a balloon, an airship, or a flying machine.

noun

Source: webster1913

operate an airplane

verb.motion

Examples
The pilot flew to Cuba.

Synonyms aviate fly

Source: WordNet 3.0
act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance

verb.motion

Synonyms navigate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is dangerous.

verb

Source: webster1913
To fly, or act as pilot of (an aircraft).

verb

Source: webster1913