ground crew
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ground crew
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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The critter gained numerous fans during its brief romp around Comerica, with the crowd booing after its capture and again when Miller called for a round of applause for the ground crew after the ordeal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
For all the contributors keeping warm up and down the Dodgers’ lineup, the members of the Rockies’ ground crew were the real heroes of Friday’s game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
More than 100 other pilots, flight attendants and ground crew said farewell on the tarmac or greeted them when they landed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
As well as cast and ground crew, a helicopter was also used - seemingly recording aerial footage of the actors below.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2024
Life was harder for ground crew than for aircrew.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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