Pilot Definition
pilot
noun
- someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
- a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor
- a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors
- something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies; "this painting is a copy of the original"
- small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner
- an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
verb
- operate an airplane; "The pilot flew to Cuba"
- 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?"
"Pilot" in song lyrics
See how pilot is used in real songs:
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"Want to be a fighter pilot"
Aesop Rock — Boombox -
"gatecrashing the party like a kamikaze pilot"
Bliss n Eso f/ Hyjak — On a Bender -
"In that the private pilot"
Camp Lo — Black Connect II
Words that rhyme with pilot
Usage tips for "pilot"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pilot" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pilot to find words that pair well.