cockpit

noun

cock·pit ˈkäk-ˌpit

: a pit or enclosure for cockfights

: a place noted for especially bloody, violent, or long-continued conflict

obsolete : the pit of a theater

: a compartment in a sailing warship used as quarters for junior officers and for treatment of the wounded in an engagement

: a space or compartment in a usually small vehicle (such as a boat, airplane, or automobile) from which it is steered, piloted, or driven see airplane illustration

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The documentary provides an intimate glimpse into Collins’ life beyond the cockpit. —

Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 The original clocks have been remounted behind the screen, and the cockpit has clip-on bars, Pro Grip grips, and Magura controls. —

New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024 There was no cockpit recorder or flight data recorder, but investigators pieced together the aircraft’s movements from its GPS tracker and ground radar data. —

Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 Alpine The compressed hydrogen is stored in three regulation-grade composite tanks spread to the sides and rear of the cockpit in sealed and ventilated compartments. —

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