All pilot synonyms
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- boater β A boater or a straw boater is a hard straw hat with a flat top and brim which is often worn for certain social occasions in the summer.
- commandos β Plural form of commando.
- exhibitor β A person who displays works of art or other items of interest at an exhibition.
- marines β of or relating to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea: marine vegetation.
- helmsman β a person who steers a ship.
- flyer β something that flies, as a bird or insect.
- jack β Sir John Arthur ("Jack") 1926β2014, Australian racing-car driver and designer.
- cosmonaut β A cosmonaut is an astronaut from the former Soviet Union.
- herder β Johann Gottfried von [yoh-hahn gawt-freet fuh n] /ΛyoΚ hΙn ΛgΙt frit fΙn/ (Show IPA), 1744β1803, German philosopher and poet.
- aviator β An aviator is a pilot of a plane, especially in the early days of flying.
- commando β A commando is a group of soldiers who have been specially trained to carry out surprise attacks.
- circumnavigator β A person who circumnavigates; that is, sails around the world.
- bluejacket β a sailor in the Navy
- navigator β Netscape Navigator
- yachter β A person who sails in yachts.
- flier β something that flies, as a bird or insect.
- cicerone β a person who conducts and informs sightseers; a tour guide
- green beret β a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces.
- middies β a midshipman.
- controller β A controller is a person who has responsibility for a particular organization or for a particular part of an organization.
- barnstormer β to conduct a campaign or speaking tour in rural areas by making brief stops in many small towns.
- draftee β a person who is drafted into military service. Compare enlistee (def 1).
- doorperson β A doorman or doorwoman.
verb pilot
- aviate β to pilot or fly in an aircraft
- deal with β When you deal with something or someone that needs attention, you give your attention to them, and often solve a problem or make a decision concerning them.
- clue in β anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.
- beaconing β a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, especially one in an elevated position.
- escort β Accompany (someone or something) somewhere, esp. for protection or security, or as a mark of rank.
- conduct β When you conduct an activity or task, you organize it and carry it out.
- quarterback β a back in football who usually lines up immediately behind the center and directs the offense of the team.
- navigate β to move on, over, or through (water, air, or land) in a ship or aircraft: to navigate a river.
- lay down the law β the principles and regulations established in a community by some authority and applicable to its people, whether in the form of legislation or of custom and policies recognized and enforced by judicial decision.
- whoosh β a loud, rushing noise, as of air or water: a great whoosh as the door opened.
- fly β to move through the air using wings.
- hold down β to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- govern β to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- manage β to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
- winging β either of the two forelimbs of most birds and of bats, corresponding to the human arms, that are specialized for flight.
- motored β pertaining to or operated by a motor.
- gunning β a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive; a piece of ordnance.
- head for β go towards, go to
- disciplining β Present participle of discipline.
- jockey β a person who rides horses professionally in races.
- lead the way β manner, mode, or fashion: a new way of looking at a matter; to reply in a polite way.
- land β Edwin Herbert, 1909β91, U.S. inventor and businessman: created the Polaroid camera.
- chaired β a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.
- call upon β to cry out in a loud voice; shout: He called her name to see if she was home.
adjective pilot
- experiential β Involving or based on experience and observation.
- exploratory β Relating to or involving exploration or investigation.
adj pilot
- developmental β Developmental means relating to the development of someone or something.