Aircraft
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛə.kɹɑːft/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aircraft is a noun meaning A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift.
Meaning
A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift.
Example Sentences
light aircraft
aircraft licence
aircraft manufacturer
More than 100 provincial and municipal firefighters were brought in, with helicopters and aircraft used to drop water and fire retardant, while bulldozers were digging firebreaks.
Word Forms
- aircrafts
Synonyms for aircraft
Depending on context, synonyms include aerocraft.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fuselage, helicopter, rotorcraft, aeroplane, airframe, landing.
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