Cowcatcher vs Pilot - What's the Difference?

Cowcatcher

Pilot

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
Definition as Noun
  • a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor
  • someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
  • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
  • something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
  • small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner
  • a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors
Definition as Verb
Definition as Verb
  • operate an airplane
  • act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance

Examples

  • "this painting is a copy of the original"
  • "The pilot flew to Cuba"
  • "Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?"; "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?"

Parts of Speech

Noun
Noun, Verb