pilot

²pilot

verb

Definition of PILOT

transitive verb

1

: to act as a guide to : lead or conduct over a usually difficult course

2

a : to set and conn the course of <pilot a ship> b : to act as pilot of <pilot a plane>

Examples of PILOT

1. He is learning how to pilot a helicopter.
2. He skillfully piloted the ship into port during the storm.

First Known Use of PILOT

1649

Related to PILOT

Synonyms: coach, counsel, lead, mentor, guide, shepherd, show, tutor

Antonyms: follow, trail

Related Words: godfather; direct, engineer, steer, sway; accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see, squire; oversee, superintend, supervise; drill, train; brief, enlighten, inform; instruct, school, teach, tutor; inculcate, indoctrinate; cultivate, foster, nurture

Near Antonyms: dog, hound, shadow, tail, tailgate

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Other Aeronautics/Aerospace Terms

airway, apron, corridor, dirigible, fishtail, flat-hat, vector