noun
plural -lots
[count] a person who flies an airplane, helicopter, etc.
a person who steers or guides a ship into and out of a port or in dangerous waters
a single television show that is made as a test to see if a television series based on the show would be popular and successful
pilot light
verb
-lots; -loted; -loting
[+ obj] to fly (an airplane, spacecraft, etc.)
to steer or guide (a ship)
adjective
always used before a noun
done as a test to see if a larger program, study, etc., should be done