Aircraft
🇬🇧 UK/ˈeəkɹaft/🇺🇸 US/ˈɛɹkɹæft/
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Plural
English
- 1.n.A vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane, helicopter, or glider.
- 2.n.The collective term for such vehicles, especially in military or commercial contexts.
Examples
- ENThe aircraft landed safely despite the storm.
- ENThe military deployed several aircraft to the region.