ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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