Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aircraft
noun
/ˈɛərˌkræft/
Definition
A vehicle that is capable of flight due to its lift generated by wings or other surfaces.
Examples
- The military deployed the new aircraft for surveillance missions.
- Passengers boarded the aircraft before takeoff.
- This aircraft can travel across continents in a matter of hours.
Meaning
An aircraft is a machine that can fly and is used to transport people or cargo through the air.
Synonyms
- Plane
- Airplane
- Flying machine
- Jet
- Helecopter