loods

Definitions of loods
  1. noun
    an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
    synonyms: controlelampje
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    type of:
    bok, draagstel, frame, geraamte, gestel, omlijsting, raam, skelet, spanraam
    a structure supporting or containing something
  2. noun
    someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
    synonyms: piloot, vliegenier, vlieger
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    types:
    captain
    the pilot in charge of an airship
    testpiloot
    a pilot hired to fly experimental airplanes through maneuvers designed to test them
    type of:
    aviateur, aëronaut, ballonvaarder, luchtvaarder, piloot, vliegenier, vlieger
    someone who operates an aircraft
  3. noun
    small pelagic fish often accompanying sharks or mantas
    synonyms: loodsmannetje
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