pilotage

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс управления кораблями или самолётами из одного места в другое, а также профессию или занятие пилота.

A noun referring to the act or process of guiding ships or aircraft from one location to another, as well as the profession or occupation of a pilot.

uncountable

1. Navigation of vesselsC1formal

   The act of guiding ships or aircraft from one location to another, especially through difficult or congested waters or airspace.

   Лоцманская проводка

   • The captain relied on expert pilotage to navigate the narrow channel.
   • Pilotage is essential for safe passage through the busy harbor.
   • The ship required special pilotage due to the shallow waters.

   Synonymsnavigationpilotingsteering

2. Profession of a pilotC1formal

   The occupation or work of a pilot, especially a marine or aviation pilot.

   Профессия пилота

   • He has been involved in pilotage for over twenty years.
   • Pilotage is a highly skilled and respected profession.
   • The union represents workers in the pilotage industry.

   Synonymspiloting