PILOTS Synonyms
There are 35 hypernyms of the word pilots. (close relations)
pilot
Best Alternative Words for PILOTS
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aircrews | nounn | |||||||
noun • the crew of an aircraft | ||||||||
airmen | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who operates an aircraft | ||||||||
aviators | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who operates an aircraft | ||||||||
captains | nounn | |||||||
noun • an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant • the naval officer in command of a military ship • a policeman in charge of a precinct • an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship • the leader of a group of people • the pilot in charge of an airship • a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers verb • be the captain of a sports team | ||||||||
flyers | nounn | |||||||
noun • an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution • someone who travels by air • someone who operates an aircraft | ||||||||
navigators | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the ship's officer in charge of navigation • the member of an aircrew who is responsible for the aircraft's course • in earlier times, a person who explored by ship | ||||||||
archetype | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies | ||||||||
aviate | verbv | |||||||
verb • operate an airplane | ||||||||
buffer | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH • a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track • (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system • a power tool used to buff surfaces • a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) verb • add a buffer (a solution) • protect from impact | ||||||||
cowcatcher | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track | ||||||||
fender | nounn | |||||||
noun • a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track • a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth • a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact | ||||||||
fly | verbv | |||||||
noun • two-winged insects characterized by active flight • flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent • an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth • (baseball) a hit that flies up in the air • fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect adjective satellite • (British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked verb • travel through the air; be airborne • move quickly or suddenly • operate an airplane • transport by aeroplane • cause to fly or float • be dispersed or disseminated • change quickly from one emotional state to another • pass away rapidly • travel in an airplane • display in the air or cause to float • run away quickly • travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft • hit a fly • decrease rapidly and disappear | ||||||||
navigate | verbv | |||||||
verb • travel on water propelled by wind or by other means • act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance • direct carefully and safely | ||||||||
original | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of noun • an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made • something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies adjective satellite • preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed • (of e.g. information) not secondhand or by way of something intermediary • not derived or copied or translated from something else | ||||||||
airplane pilot | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight | ||||||||
pilot burner | nounn | |||||||
noun • small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner | ||||||||
pilot film | nounn | |||||||
noun • a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors | ||||||||
pilot light | nounn | |||||||
noun • small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner • indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation | ||||||||
pilot program | nounn | |||||||
noun • activity planned as a test or trial • a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors |