crewed

American  

[krood] / krud /

adjective

1. (especially of an aircraft, ship, or spacecraft) carrying or operated by a person or people on board.

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Etymology

Origin of crewed

First recorded in 1900–05; crew ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) or -ed ³ ( def. )

Example Sentences

This 1920 law requires all cargo from one U.S. port to another U.S. port to be shipped on U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged and U.S.-owned vessels—crewed by Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You go with what you’ve got—and if that happens to be predominantly crewed combat aircraft then so be it,” said Barrie, the military aerospace specialist.

From The Wall Street Journal

The MoD said HMS Dragon, which is crewed by more than 200 people, was "one of the most capable air defence warships in the world" and could launch eight missiles in under 10 seconds.

From BBC

The US space agency now hopes to put humans back on the Moon as China forges ahead with its own effort, which is targeting 2030 at the latest for a first crewed mission.

From Barron's

It is rare for there to be two US aircraft carriers, which carry dozens of warplanes and are crewed by thousands of sailors, in the region.

From Barron's