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How to pronounce pilot
Say it like this: /ˈpɑɪ̯.lət/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does pilot mean?
nounA person who steers a ship, a helmsman.
“They scud before the wind, and sail in open sea. Ahead of all the master pilot steers; And, as he leads, the following navy veers.”
A person who knows well the depths, shoals, and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.
A guide book for maritime navigation.
adjMade or used as a test or demonstration of capability.
“a pilot run of the new factory”
Used to control or activate another device.
Being a vehicle to warn other road users of the presence of an oversize vehicle or combination.
“a pilot vehicle”
verbTo control (an aircraft or watercraft).
To guide (a vessel) through coastal waters.
To test or have a preliminary trial of (an idea, a new product, television show, etc.)
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