The aircraft
Example: Aircraft transports passengers or cargo through the air
Definition
"The aircraft" refers to any vehicle capable of flying by gaining support from the air, such as airplanes, helicopters, or gliders. It is used to transport passengers or cargo through the air efficiently and safely over various distances.
Etymology
The term "the aircraft" combines 'air' from Old English 'ær,' meaning the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, and 'craft,' from Old English 'cræft,' meaning skill or trade. Originally, 'craft' referred to a skillful creation or vehicle, so 'aircraft' literally means a skillfully made vehicle for operating in the air.
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"The aircraft" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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