Definition of pilot
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: one employed to steer a ship : helmsman
b
: a person who is qualified and usually licensed to conduct a ship into and out of a port or in specified waters
c
: a person who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
3
: cowcatcher
4
: a piece that guides a tool or machine part
5
: a television show produced and filmed or taped as a sample of a proposed series
pilot
verb
piloted; piloting; pilots
Definition of pilot (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to act as a guide to : lead or conduct over a usually difficult course
2a
: to set and conn the course of
pilot a ship
b
: to act as pilot of
pilot a plane
pilot
adjectiveDefinition of pilot (Entry 3 of 3)
: serving as a guiding or tracing device, an activating or auxiliary unit, or a trial apparatus or operation
a pilot study
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