flight engineer

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /flaɪt ˌen-jə-ˈnir/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /flaɪt ˌen-jə-ˈnir/

Definitions of flight engineer words

noun flight engineer a member of an aircraft crew responsible for the mechanical systems, fueling, and servicing of the craft. 1
noun flight engineer the member of an aircraft crew who is responsible for the operation of the aircraft's systems, including the engines, during flight 0
noun flight engineer a crew member who is in charge of mechanical operation during flight 0

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Origin of flight engineer

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Flight engineer

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flight engineer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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