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pilot

/ˈpaɪlət/

Meanings
noun
A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.

Examples :

"The pilot steered the small sailboat smoothly through the harbor. "
nautical job vehicle sailing person essential

Related Words

Illustration authorized

authorized verb

/ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/

To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."

Illustration authorised

authorised verb

/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/ /ˈɔːθəˌraɪzd/

To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."

Illustration navigation

navigation noun

/nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship or (colloquially) road vehicle.

"The navigation app on my phone helped me find the quickest route to my grandmother's house. "

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration cowcatcher

cowcatcher noun

/ˈkaʊˌkætʃər/

The V-shaped device on the front of a locomotive (or other large vehicle) shaped so as to push objects on the tracks out of the way, to prevent major damage to the train.

"The old steam train had a large cowcatcher on the front to clear any debris, like fallen branches or animals, from the tracks. "

Illustration preliminary

preliminary noun

/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/

A preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

"The preliminary schedule for the school trip was posted today, giving us an introduction to the upcoming activities. "

Illustration unfamiliar

unfamiliar noun

/ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.əɹ/

An unfamiliar person; a stranger.

"The unfamiliar at the door asked for Mr. Smith. "

Illustration counterbore

counterbore noun

/ˈkaʊntərbɔːr/ /ˈkaʊntərbɔr/

A cylindrical recess, typically machined around a hole to admit a screw so that it sits flush with a surface.

"The mechanic used a counterbore to create a recess in the metal plate, allowing the screw to sit flush with the surface. "

Illustration demonstration

demonstration noun

/dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.

"The teacher gave a demonstration of how to solve quadratic equations. "

Illustration interchangeable

interchangeable noun

/ɪntɚˈtʃeɪndʒəbl̩/

Anything that can be interchanged; a substitute.

"In this toolbox, all the screwdrivers are interchangeables, meaning any one can be used in place of another. "

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "