PILOT

(noun) an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
synonyms : buffer , cowcatcher , fender
(noun) small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner
synonyms : pilot burner , pilot light
(noun) something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
"this painting is a copy of the original"
synonyms : archetype , original
We saw the archetype of the plane when we visited the museum. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors
synonyms : pilot film , pilot program
(noun) someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
synonyms : airplane pilot
(noun) a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor
(verb) 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
(verb) operate an airplane
"The pilot flew to Cuba"
synonyms : aviate , fly

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