copilot
[ koh-pahy-luht ]
/ ˈkoʊˌpaɪ lət /
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noun
a pilot who is second in command of an aircraft.
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Also called first officer.
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copilot
/ (ˈkəʊˌpaɪlət) /
noun
a second or relief pilot of an aircraft
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