English

aircraft

ˈerˌkræft, ˈer.kræft, ɛə.kɹɑːft, ɛəɹ.kɹæft, ɛː.kɹɑːft, ɛːɹ.kɹæft
Meaning: any vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane or helicopter
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈer.kræft, ɛə.kɹɑːft, ɛəɹ.kɹæft, ɛː.kɹɑːft, ɛːɹ.kɹæft

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Example sentences

The aircraft landed safely on the runway despite the heavy rain.
The aircraft landed safely on the runway despite the heavy rain.
The pilot adjusted the aircraft's attitude to maintain a level flight.
The pilot adjusted the aircraft's attitude to maintain a level flight.
The aircraft is designed to be invisible to radar.
The aircraft is designed to be invisible to radar.
Passengers are requested to board the aircraft through gate 16.
Passengers are requested to board the aircraft through gate 16.
The suitcases were stored in the aircraft's cargo hold.
The suitcases were stored in the aircraft's cargo hold.

Usage Notes

A general term used for any machine capable of flight. It can be singular or plural.

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