Associations to the word «Cockpit»

Wiktionary

COCKPIT, noun. The space for those in control of a nautical, aeronautical, or astronautical vessel.
COCKPIT, noun. (obsolete) (nautical) The compartment set aside for the care of wounded during naval engagements; the sickbay.
COCKPIT, noun. (nautical) A well, usually near the stern, where the helm is located.
COCKPIT, noun. An enclosure for cockfights.
COCKPIT RECORDER, noun. The cockpit voice recorder.
COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER, noun. That part of a flight recorder which records the audio environment in the flight deck of an aircraft.
COCKPIT VOICE RECORDERS, noun. Plural of cockpit voice recorder

Dictionary definition

COCKPIT, noun. Compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft.
COCKPIT, noun. A pit for cockfights.
COCKPIT, noun. Seat where the driver sits while driving a racing car.

Wise words

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