pilots

noun

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

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

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

a program exemplifying a contemplated series

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

someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

verb

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

operate an airplane

Roots

pedonpilot- · Greek · steering oar

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