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Vocabulary Entry
pilot
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who operates the control surfaces of an aircraft.
Example Sentences
"The pilot skillfully landed the plane despite the storm."
"She dreamed of becoming a pilot ever since she was a child."
"The pilot announced our arrival time over the intercom."
V
verb
To operate or control the course of a ship or aircraft.
Example Sentences
"He will pilot the new aircraft during its test flight."
"They needed someone experienced to pilot the boat through the tricky waters."
"She learned to pilot a drone for her photography business."
A
adjective
Relating to or serving as a trial or test before full-scale operation.
Example Sentences
"The company launched a pilot program to test the new software."
"They conducted a pilot study to gather initial data."
"The pilot episode of the show was well-received by the audience."