airmanship
|air-man-ship|
B2
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/ˈɛərˌmænˌʃɪp/
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/ˈeə.mæn.ʃɪp/
pilot skill
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airmanship' originates from the English word 'air' combined with 'manship', where 'air' refers to the atmosphere and 'manship' denotes skill or ability.
Historical Evolution
'airmanship' was formed by combining 'air' with 'manship' to describe the skill of flying.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the skill of flying an aircraft,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/08 11:06