Pi·lot, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Piloted; p. pr. & vb. n. Piloting.]
1. To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is dangerous.
2. Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties. “The art of piloting a state.”
3. Aëronautics To fly, or act as pilot of (an aircraft); to operate (an airplane).
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piloting
n 1: the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place [syn:
navigation, pilotage]
2: the occupation of a pilot [syn: pilotage]