- a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
- a person who steers a ship.
- a person duly qualified to operate an airplane, balloon, or other aircraft.
- a guide or leader: the pilot of the expedition.
- coast pilot (def. 1).
- pilot light (def. 1).
- a guide for centering or otherwise positioning two adjacent parts, often consisting of a projection on one part fitting into a recess in the other.
- cowcatcher.
- a prototypical filmed or taped feature, produced with hopes of network adoption as a television series and aired to test potential viewer interest and attract sponsors.
- a preliminary or experimental trial or test: The school will offer a pilot of its new computer course.
- to steer.
- to lead, guide, or conduct, as through unknown places, intricate affairs, etc.
- to act as pilot on, in, or over.
- to be in charge of or responsible for: We're looking for someone to pilot the new project.
- serving as an experimental or trial undertaking prior to full-scale operation or use: a pilot project.
- a person who is qualified to operate an aircraft or spacecraft in flight
- (as modifier)
- a person who is qualified to steer or guide a ship into or out of a port, river mouth, etc
- (as modifier)
- a person who steers a ship
- a person who acts as a leader or guide
- a guide, often consisting of a tongue or dowel, used to assist in joining two mating parts together
- a plug gauge for measuring an internal diameter
- a colour test strip accompanying black-and-white rushes from colour originals
- an experimental programme on radio or television
- See pilot film
- used in or serving as a test or trial
- serving as a guide
- to act as pilot of
- to control the course of
- to guide or lead (a project, people, etc)
