pilot

Definitions

1. 1noun

   One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a steersman.

2. 2noun

   Specifically, a person duly qualified, and licensed by authority, to conduct vessels into and out of a port, or in certain waters, for a fixed rate of fees.

3. 3noun

   Figuratively: A guide; a director of another through a difficult or unknown course.

4. 4noun

   An instrument for detecting the compass error.

5. 5noun

   The cowcatcher of a locomotive.

6. 6transitive verb

   To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is dangerous.

7. 7transitive verb

   Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties.

8. 8noun

   an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

   Synonyms

   buffercowcatcherfender
9. 9noun

   small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner

10. 10noun

    something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies

    "this painting is a copy of the original"

    Synonyms

    archetypeoriginal
11. 11noun

    a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors

12. 12noun

    someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

13. 13noun

    a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor

14. 14verb

    act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance

    "Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?"

    "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?"

    Synonyms

    navigate
15. 15verb

    operate an airplane

    "The pilot flew to Cuba"

    Synonyms

    aviatefly