ground crew

noun

: the mechanics and technicians who maintain and service an airplane

Examples of ground crew in a Sentence

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Firefighters continue battling both blazes from the ground and air, with MDFR deploying two helicopters and multiple ground crews. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026 Air and ground crews remained on-scene for six hours to secure the area, containing the fire at two acres. Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Cal Fire worked alongside the Camp Pendleton Fire Department to combat the flames with air tankers, helicopters and ground crews. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 The same day the fire was discovered, four single-engine air tankers, two ground crews and a helicopter were mobilized. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ground crew

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First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ground crew was in 1934

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“Ground crew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20crew. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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ground crew

noun
: the mechanics and technicians who maintain and service an aircraft
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