noun

aircraft

aircraft

The aircraft is ready for take-off.

The aircraft is ready for takeoff.

Several types of aircraft were at the airshow.

Several types of aircraft were at the airshow.

((an aircraft)) a machine that can fly The new aircraft is very efficient.

airplane, plane, jet, helicopter

From 'air' and 'craft' (meaning a vehicle or skill). A vehicle for the air.

Think of a 'craft' (vehicle) that travels through the 'air'. Note that the plural form is also 'aircraft'.

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