aircraft — any vehicle that can fly through the air, including airplanes, helicopters, and gliders
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: any vehicle that can fly through the air, including airplanes, helicopters, and gliders
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈerkræft/
Korean meaning: 비행기, 헬리콥터, 글라이더 등 공중을 날 수 있는 모든 탈것
Korean pronunciation: **에어**크래프트
Example Sentences
- The pilot checked the aircraft three times before takeoff because he didn't want any 'plane' problems.
- Several aircraft were grounded due to bad weather conditions.
- The new aircraft design promises to reduce fuel consumption by 30%.
aircraft
NOUN//ˈerkræft//
any vehicle that can fly through the air, including airplanes, helicopters, and gliders
A huge aircraft roars down the runway and lifts into the morning sky.
Aircraft and spacecraft sharing the sky!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1910년대에 만들어진 합성어로, 'air(공기)'와 'craft(기술, 솜씨)'가 결합되어 '하늘을 나는 기술의 산물'이라는 의미로 탄생했습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pilot checked the aircraft three times before takeoff because he didn't want any 'plane' problems.”
“Several aircraft were grounded due to bad weather conditions.”
“The new aircraft design promises to reduce fuel consumption by 30%.”
“My cat thinks every aircraft overhead is a flying treat dispenser.”
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