pilots
|pi-lots|
B1
/ˈpaɪləts/
(pilot)
guide or operate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pilot' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'pilote,' where 'pilote' meant 'steersman.'
Historical Evolution
'pilote' transformed into the English word 'pilot' and eventually became the modern English word 'pilot.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'steersman,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.
The pilots navigated the plane through the storm.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to operate and control the flight of an aircraft.
She pilots the aircraft with great skill.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 08:50