pilot
Pronunciation:
/ˈpaɪlət/noun
Definitions
A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.
A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.
A guide book for maritime navigation.
An instrument for detecting the compass error.
verb
Definitions
To control (an aircraft or watercraft).
To guide (a vessel) through coastal waters.
To test or have a preliminary trial of (an idea, a new product, etc.)
adjective
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Made or used as a test or demonstration of capability.
Example: The pilot plant showed the need for major process changes.
Used to control or activate another device.
Example: a pilot light
Being a vehicle to warn other road users of the presence of an oversize vehicle/combination.
Example: a pilot vehicle