pilot

1. n. One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a steersman. Source: opted

2. 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. Source: opted

3. n. Figuratively: A guide; a director of another through a difficult or unknown course. Source: opted

4. n. An instrument for detecting the compass error. Source: opted

5. n. The cowcatcher of a locomotive. Source: opted

6. v. t. To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is dangerous. Source: opted

7. v. t. Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties. Source: opted

8. n. someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight Source: wordnet

9. n. a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor Source: wordnet

10. n. a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors Source: wordnet

11. n. something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies Source: wordnet

12. n. small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner Source: wordnet

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