ground crew

noun

: the mechanics and technicians who maintain and service an airplane

Examples of ground crew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After landing, the aircraft automatically released its cargo before departing, eliminating the need for ground crews or dedicated unloading equipment. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

They were provided by a speedy and adventurous black squirrel, who spent the better part of an inning on and around the playing field and at one point led an army of ground crew members on a wild goose — uh, squirrel — chase in right field. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

Cal Fire said fire activity decreased as night fell Sunday and air and ground crews were making progress against the flames. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 26 July 2026

Kane County Search and Rescue launched an overnight search, deploying ground crews, drones equipped with forward-looking infrared technology and search dogs, but Guinn was not found. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ground crew

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

ground crew

noun

: the mechanics and technicians who maintain and service an aircraft