An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter.
The return flight of the aircraft was delayed.
At least three military aircraft were destroyed.
Synonyms: plane, jet, aeroplane, airplane [US, Canadian] More Synonyms of aircraft
aircraft in British English
(ˈɛəˌkrɑːft)
nounWord forms: plural-craft
any machine capable of flying by means of buoyancy or aerodynamic forces, such as a glider, helicopter, or aeroplane
aircraft in American English
(ˈɛrˌkræft)
nounWord forms: pluralˈairˌcraft
any structure or machine designed to travel through the air, whether heavier or lighter than air; airplane, airship, balloon, helicopter, etc.
COBUILD Collocations
aircraft
combat aircraft
commercial aircraft
deploy aircraft
destroy aircraft
divert aircraft
enemy aircraft
fighter aircraft
ground an aircraft
hijack aircraft
long-haul aircraft
military aircraft
passenger aircraft
RAF aircraft
reconnaissance aircraft
shoot down aircraft
surveillance aircraft
unmanned aircraft
Examples of 'aircraft' in a sentence
aircraft
It is more easily seen from an aircraft flying over a sunlit layer of clouds.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
After 2½ hours it was found to be a military aircraft landing safely.
The Sun (2017)
Pilots were queuing up to fly the aircraft into combat.
Giles Whittell Spitfire Women of World War II (2007)
The jet is the first supersonic stealth aircraft capable of short takeoff and vertical landing.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One night a returning aircraft crashed on a house that some of the crews lived in.
The Sun (2012)
The important thing is to have aircraft and vehicles that do not put troops needlessly at risk.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They did organize a big military aircraft competition.
Gunston, Bill Plane Speaking - a personal view of aviation history (1991)
May is licensed to fly a light aircraft.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Sniper fire and a hurried escape from the aircraft to their vehicles.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
If one adds military aircraft and general aviation the number is certainly in the thousands.
Gunston, Bill Plane Speaking - a personal view of aviation history (1991)
But we will not have the capacity to fly aircraft from them for at least ten years.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
One problem with flying aircraft using biofuel is that it is more likely to freeze at high altitude.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
And it seemed as if all this could be secured at the bargain price of a few transport aircraft.
Paul Preston The Spanish Civil War: Reaction, Revolution and Revenge
Two allied aircraft did not return.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
With military jets, helicopters and unmanned aircraft systems.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We make no apology for delivering the most capable aircraft to defend Britain and its interests.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Before trains, cars and aircraft the fastest vehicle was a galloping horse.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I was transported by military aircraft in exchange for doing exhibitions for the local servicemen.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
THREE people escaped injury when a light aircraft towing a glider lost power and caused both to crash land.
The Sun (2013)
All international airlines have similar information, and aviation sites show extensive changes to flight plans by aircraft crossing the area in recent months.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's difficult to see how the carrier capability can be cut other than by reducing the number of aircraft and helicopters on board.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This was the defendants' aircraft, their flight and their pilot.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The dog spent the rest of the flight roaming the aircraft, but his liberty was short-lived.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Britain will extend the use of two transport aircraft that are flying French troops and supplies to Mali.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
When the wings are deployed, the aircraft is capable of flying 430 miles on a single tank of standard unleaded.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In other languages
aircraft
British English: aircraft /ˈɛəˌkrɑːft/ NOUN
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example a plane or a helicopter.
The aircraft landed safely.
American English: aircraft
Arabic: طَائِرَة
Brazilian Portuguese: aeronave
Chinese: 飞机
Croatian: letjelica
Czech: letadlo
Danish: fly
Dutch: vliegtuig
European Spanish: aeronave
Finnish: lentokone
French: avion
German: Flugzeug
Greek: αεροσκάφος
Italian: aereo
Japanese: 航空機
Korean: 항공기
Norwegian: luftfartøy
Polish: statek powietrzny
European Portuguese: avião
Romanian: aparat de zbor
Russian: самолет
Latin American Spanish: aeronave
Swedish: flygplan
Thai: อากาศยาน
Turkish: uçak
Ukrainian: літак
Vietnamese: máy bay
All related terms of 'aircraft'
anti-aircraft
of or relating to defence against aircraft attack
jet aircraft
A jet aircraft is an aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines.
RAF aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
aircraft cloth
a strong fabric made from cotton , linen , and nylon yarns , used for some light aircraft fuselages and wings
aircraft hangar
a large workshop or building for storing and maintaining aircraft
combat aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly , for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
deploy aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly , for example an aeroplane or a helicopter.
divert aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly , for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
drone aircraft
a pilotless radio-controlled aircraft used for reconnaissance or bombing
enemy aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
hijack aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
light aircraft
A light aircraft is a small aeroplane that is designed to carry a small number of passengers or a small amount of goods.
aircraft carrier
An aircraft carrier is a warship with a long, flat deck where aircraft can take off and land .
destroy aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly , for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
fighter aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly , for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
military aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly , for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
passenger aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
pilotless aircraft
an aircraft equipped for operation by radio or by robot control, without a human pilot aboard ; drone
sweptwing aircraft
an aircraft which has wings that are swept (usually) backwards
unmanned aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly , for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
anti-aircraft fire
the discharging of weapons , artillery , etc aimed at destroying enemy aircraft
anti-aircraft gun
a gun intended to destroy enemy aircraft
commercial aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly , for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
ground an aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
long-haul aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
surveillance aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
anti-aircraft defence
military measures or resources aimed at destroying enemy aircraft
anti-aircraft missile
a missile intended to destroy enemy aircraft
fixed-wing aircraft
a heavier-than-air aircraft capable of flight whose lift is generated not by wing motion relative to the aircraft, but by forward motion through the air
reconnaissance aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly , for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
rotary-wing aircraft
an aircraft, esp a helicopter , that is lifted or propelled by rotating airfoils
shoot down aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly , for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
licensed aircraft engineer
an engineer qualified and licensed to certify the airworthiness of an aircraft
vertical take-off aircraft
an aircraft which does not require a runway to take off as it can rise vertically
antiaircraft defense
military measures or resources aimed at destroying enemy aircraft
ground engineer
an engineer qualified and licensed to certify the airworthiness of an aircraft
Chinese translation of 'aircraft'
aircraft
(ˈɛəkrɑːft)
Word forms:plaircraft
n(c)
飞(飛)行器 (fēixíngqì)
(noun)
Definition
any machine capable of flying, such as a glider or aeroplane
The return flight of the aircraft was delayed.
Synonyms
plane
He had plenty of time to catch his plane.
jet
He had arrived from Jersey by jet.
aeroplane
An aeroplane flew low overhead.
airplane (US, Canadian)
an airplane bound for Sao Paolo
airliner
After a 45-minute stopover, the airliner took off again.
kite (British, slang)
flying machine
see also subject word lists:
See Aviation terms
subject word lists
See types of aircraftSee parts of an aircraft
Additional synonyms
in the sense of aeroplane
Definition
a heavier-than-air powered flying vehicle with fixed wings
An aeroplane flew low overhead.
Synonyms
plane,
aircraft,
jet,
airplane,
airliner (US, Canadian),
kite (British, slang),
flying machine
in the sense of airliner
Definition
a large passenger aircraft
After a 45-minute stopover, the airliner took off again.