- Français
- (transitive) To control (an aircraft or watercraft).
- (transitive) To guide (a vessel) through coastal waters.
- (transitive) To test or have a preliminary trial of (an idea, a new product, etc.).
- Adjectif
- Made or used as a test or demonstration of capability. (pilot run, pilot plant).
- Used to control or activate another device. (pilot light).
- A vehicle to warn other road users of the presence of an oversize vehicle/combination. (pilot vehicle).
- Used to indicate operation ("pilot lamp").
- Nom
- 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.
- An instrument for detecting the compass error.
- (Australia, road transport, informal) A pilot vehicle.
- (Australia, road transport) A person authorised to drive such a vehicle during an escort.
- A guide or escort through an unknown or dangerous area.
- Something serving as a test or trial.
- A person who is in charge of the controls of an aircraft.
- A sample episode of a proposed TV series.
- (rail transport) A cowcatcher.
- A pilot light.
- One who flies a kite.
- A short plug, sometimes made interchangeable, at the end of a counterbore to guide the tool.
- Verbe
- (transitive) To control (an aircraft or watercraft).
- (transitive) To guide (a vessel) through coastal waters.
- (transitive) To test or have a preliminary trial of (an idea, a new product, etc.).
Le mot du jour
pilot
Image du jour
Phrase du jour
- Have a great regard for the cleanliness of your hands, but do not be finikin about it.