Meaning of 'pilot'

noun

an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

Synonyms: buffer

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

Synonyms: original

noun

a program exemplifying a contemplated series

Synonyms: 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

Synonyms: navigate

verb

operate an airplane

Example: "The pilot flew to Cuba"

Synonyms: fly