nounπShareA person who steers a ship, a helmsman."The pilots carefully guided the massive container ship into the busy harbor. "nauticaljobpersonsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The ship relied on the pilots to safely guide it through the narrow channel and into the harbor. "nauticaljobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA guide book for maritime navigation."The captain consulted the pilots before navigating the ship through the narrow channel, ensuring they followed the correct course marked with buoys and lighthouses. "nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instrument for detecting the compass error."The old ship's log mentioned needing to adjust the compass using pilots because the iron hull interfered with accurate readings. "nauticaltechnologydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pilot vehicle."The pilots guided the oversized load slowly through the city streets, warning drivers about the wide turn. "vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person authorised to drive such a vehicle during an escort.""During the parade, police pilots in SUVs carefully escorted the marching band down Main Street." "personvehiclejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA guide or escort through an unknown or dangerous area."The fishing boat hired local pilots to navigate the rocky coastline. "nauticaljobvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething serving as a test or trial."We would like to run a pilot in your facility before rolling out the program citywide."processplanactionbusinesssciencetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who is in charge of the controls of an aircraft."The pilots landed the airplane safely despite the stormy weather. "jobvehiclepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The network executives watched the pilot episode of the new sitcom to decide if it was funny enough to order the full series. "mediaentertainmentstoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cowcatcher."The old steam train had pilots on the front to push aside cows or other obstacles on the tracks. "vehiclemachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pilot light."The gas stove won't light because the pilot light is out. "utilityenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who flies a kite."During the kite festival, the pilots expertly maneuvered their colorful kites through the air. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short plug, sometimes made interchangeable, at the end of a counterbore to guide the tool."The machinist carefully selected the correct pilots to ensure the counterbores were perfectly aligned with the pre-drilled holes in the metal plate. "technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo control (an aircraft or watercraft)."The experienced captain pilots the large cruise ship safely into the harbor. "vehiclenauticalactiontechnologyjobmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo guide (a vessel) through coastal waters."The experienced captain pilots the cargo ship through the narrow channel leading to the port. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo test or have a preliminary trial of (an idea, a new product, etc.)"The company will pilot the new customer service chatbot with a small group of users before releasing it to everyone. "businesstechnologyplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
