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Meaning of pilot
noun
- A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.
- A person who knows well the depths 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.
- An instrument for detecting the compass error.
- A pilot vehicle.
verb
- To 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, etc.)
adjective
- Made or used as a test or demonstration of capability. Example: The pilot plant showed the need for major process changes.
- Used to control or activate another device. Example: a pilot light
- Being a vehicle to warn other road users of the presence of an oversize vehicle/combination. Example: a pilot vehicle
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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