Pilot

Pi´lot

(Naut.) One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a steersman.

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.

Figuratively: A guide; a director of another through a difficult or unknown course.

An instrument for detecting the compass error.

The cowcatcher of a locomotive.

(Aëronautics) One who flies, or is qualified to fly, an airplane, balloon, or other flying machine.

(Mach.) A short plug at the end of a counterbore to guide the tool. Pilots are sometimes made interchangeable.

(Mining) The heading or excavation of relatively small dimensions, first made in the driving of a larger tunnel.

(Television) a filmed or taped episode of a proposed television series, produced as an example of the series. It may be shown only to those television broadcast executives who may decide whether to buy the rights to the series, or aired to test viewer reaction or to interest sponsors. Also called pilot film or pilot tape.

Pilot balloon
a small balloon sent up in advance of a large one, to show the direction and force of the wind.

Pilot bird
a -	(Zool.) A bird found near the Caribbee Islands; - so called because its presence indicates to mariners their approach to these islands.
b -	The black-bellied plover. - Crabb.

Pilot boat
a strong, fast-sailing boat used to carry and receive pilots as they board and leave vessels.

Pilot bread
ship biscuit.

Pilot cloth
a coarse, stout kind of cloth for overcoats.

Pilot engine
a locomotive going in advance of a train to make sure that the way is clear.

Pilot fish
a -	(Zool) A pelagic carangoid fish (Naucrates ductor); - so named because it is often seen in company with a shark, swimming near a ship, on account of which sailors imagine that it acts as a pilot to the shark
b -	The rudder fish (Seriola zonata).

Pilot jack
a flag or signal hoisted by a vessel for a pilot.

Pilot jacket
a pea jacket.

Pilot nut
(Bridge Building) a conical nut applied temporarily to the threaded end of a pin, to protect the thread and guide the pin when it is driven into a hole.

Pilot snake
a -	(Zool.) A large North American snake (Coluber obsoleus). It is lustrous black, with white edges to some of the scales. Called also mountain black snake. - Waddell.
b -	The pine snake.

Pilot whale
(Zool.) Same as Blackfish, 1.

v. t.

To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is dangerous.

[imp. & p. p. Piloted; p. pr. & vb. n. Piloting.]

Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties.

(Aëronautics) To fly, or act as pilot of (an aircraft); to operate (an airplane).

Noun	1.	pilot - someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight Synonyms: airplane pilot
	2.	pilot - a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor
	3.	pilot - a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors Synonyms: pilot film, pilot program
	4.	pilot - an original model on which something is patterned Synonyms: archetype, original
	5.	pilot - small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner Synonyms: pilot burner, pilot light
	6.	pilot - an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track Synonyms: cowcatcher, fender, buffer
Verb	1.	pilot - fly a plane Synonyms: aviate, fly
	2.	pilot - act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance; "Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?"; "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?" Synonyms: navigate

PILOT, mer. law. This word has two meanings. It signifies, first, an officer serving on board of a ship during the course of a voyage, and having the charge of the helm and of the ship's route; and, secondly, an officer authorized by law, who is taken on board at a particular place, for the purpose of conducting a ship through a river, road or channel, or from or into port.
2. Pilots of the second description are established by legislative enactments at the principal seaports in this country, and have rights, and are bound to perform duties, agreeably to the provisions of the several laws establishing them.
3. Pilots have been established in all maritime countries. After due trial and experience of their qualifications, they are licensed to offer themselves as guides in difficult navigation; and they are usually, on the other hand, bound to obey the call of a ship-master to exercise their functions. Abbott on Ship. 180; 1 John R. 305; 4 Dall. 205; 2 New R. 82; 5 Rob. Adm. Rep. 308; 6 Rob. Adm. R. 316; Laws of Oler. art. 23; Molloy, B. 2, c. 9, s. 3 and 7; Wesk. Ins. 395; Act of Congress of 7th August, 1789, s. 4; Merl. Repert. h.t.; Pardessus, n. 637.

PILOT - Programmed Inquiry Learning Or Teaching. CAI language, many versions. "Guide to 8080 PILOT", J. Starkweather, Dr Dobb's J (Apr 1977).

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