aircraft
/ɛə.kɹɑːft/ · air.craft
noun
- A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift. The aircraft soared through the sky, leaving a trail of condensation behind it.
- A device or system used for navigation or communication in the air, such as radar or radio equipment. The aircraft's navigation system helped the pilots stay on course during the long flight.
Did you know? The first powered, controlled, and sustained flight of an aircraft was made by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.