Piloted

Piloted
Pilot Pi"lot, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Piloted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Piloting}.] [Cf. F. piloter.] 1. To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is dangerous. [1913 Webster]

2. Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties. ``The art of piloting a state.'' --Berkeley. [1913 Webster]

3. (A["e]ronautics) To fly, or act as pilot of (an aircraft); to operate (an airplane). [Webster 1913 Suppl.]


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