aircraft

[ air-kraft, -krahft ]

/ ˈɛərˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft /

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noun, plural air·craft.

any machine supported for flight in the air by buoyancy or by the dynamic action of air on its surfaces, especially powered airplanes, gliders, and helicopters.

Origin of aircraft

First recorded in 1840–50; air¹ + craft

Words nearby aircraft

airbrush, airbrush out, airburst, airbus, aircav, aircraft, aircraft carrier, aircraft cloth, aircraft observer, aircraftman, aircraftsman

Example sentences from the Web for aircraft

The assessment of the strikes comes in real-time video from the aircraft.

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Each CAP, also known as an “orbit,” consists on four aircraft.

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Typically, aircraft will work in pairs where the flight lead will make an initial pass to mark a target with rockets.

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“We hope that the aircraft is found quickly, and we can find out the cause of what has happened,” he said.

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This is it, Secord thought, but the aircraft pulled through.

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It combined the principles of an aircraft with runners of the familiar iceboat.

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Except in the matter of indulging yourself in aircraft at my expense.

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The government soon realized this and appointed one man to have entire charge of aircraft production.

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We feel, however, that to combat the enemy's aircraft much sterner measures must be adopted.

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Without question gasoline-motors intended for aircraft are the nearest to perfection of any other type yet evolved.

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British Dictionary definitions for aircraft

aircraft

/ (ˈɛəˌkrɑːft) /

noun plural -craft

any machine capable of flying by means of buoyancy or aerodynamic forces, such as a glider, helicopter, or aeroplane

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aircraft

noun, plural air·craft.

Origin of aircraft

Words nearby aircraft

Example sentences from the Web for aircraft

British Dictionary definitions for aircraft

noun plural -craft

BROWSE DICTIONARY

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aircraft

noun, plural air·craft.

Origin of aircraft

Words nearby aircraft

Words related to aircraft

Example sentences from the Web for aircraft

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noun plural -craft

British Dictionary definitions for aircraft