Pilot(n.) One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a steersman.
Pilot(n.) Specifically, a person duly qualified, and licensed by authority, to conduct vessels into and out of a port, or in certain waters, for a fixed rate of fees.
Pilot(n.) Figuratively: A guide; a director of another through a difficult or unknown course.
Pilot(n.) An instrument for detecting the compass error.
Pilot(n.) The cowcatcher of a locomotive.
Pilot(v. t.) To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is dangerous.
Pilot(v. t.) Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties.
Piloted(imp. & p. p.) of Pilot
Piloting(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pilot
Pilotism(n.) Alt. of Pilotry
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