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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahy-luh t-hous]
- /ˈpaɪ lətˌhaʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahy-luh t-hous]
- /ˈpaɪ lətˌhaʊs/
Definitions of pilothouse word
- noun plural pilothouse an enclosed structure on the deck of a ship from which it can be navigated. 1
- noun pilothouse an enclosed place as on the bridge of a ship, in which the helmsman stands while steering and from which the ship is usually conned 0
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Origin of pilothouse
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1840-50; pilot + house
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Parts of speech for Pilothouse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pilothouse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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