noun Download 🔗Share A person who steers a ship, a helmsman. Examples : "The pilots carefully guided the massive container ship into the busy harbor. " nautical job person sailing vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast. Examples : "The ship relied on the pilots to safely guide it through the narrow channel and into the harbor. " nautical job person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A guide book for maritime navigation. Examples : "The captain consulted the pilots before navigating the ship through the narrow channel, ensuring they followed the correct course marked with buoys and lighthouses. " nautical sailing ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An instrument for detecting the compass error. Examples : "The old ship's log mentioned needing to adjust the compass using pilots because the iron hull interfered with accurate readings. " nautical technology device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pilot vehicle. Examples : "The pilots guided the oversized load slowly through the city streets, warning drivers about the wide turn. " vehicle machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person authorised to drive such a vehicle during an escort. Examples : ""During the parade, police pilots in SUVs carefully escorted the marching band down Main Street." " person vehicle job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A guide or escort through an unknown or dangerous area. Examples : "The fishing boat hired local pilots to navigate the rocky coastline. " nautical job vehicle sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something serving as a test or trial. Examples : "We would like to run a pilot in your facility before rolling out the program citywide." process plan action business science technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who is in charge of the controls of an aircraft. Examples : "The pilots landed the airplane safely despite the stormy weather. " job vehicle person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series. Examples : "The network executives watched the pilot episode of the new sitcom to decide if it was funny enough to order the full series. " media entertainment story Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A cowcatcher. Examples : "The old steam train had pilots on the front to push aside cows or other obstacles on the tracks. " vehicle machine part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pilot light. Examples : "The gas stove won't light because the pilot light is out. " utility energy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who flies a kite. Examples : "During the kite festival, the pilots expertly maneuvered their colorful kites through the air. " sport entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short plug, sometimes made interchangeable, at the end of a counterbore to guide the tool. Examples : "The machinist carefully selected the correct pilots to ensure the counterbores were perfectly aligned with the pre-drilled holes in the metal plate. " technical machine part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To control (an aircraft or watercraft). Examples : "The experienced captain pilots the large cruise ship safely into the harbor. " vehicle nautical action technology job machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To guide (a vessel) through coastal waters. Examples : "The experienced captain pilots the cargo ship through the narrow channel leading to the port. " nautical sailing vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To test or have a preliminary trial of (an idea, a new product, etc.) Examples : "The company will pilot the new customer service chatbot with a small group of users before releasing it to everyone. " business technology plan Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading