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cockpit

 

[ ˈkɒk.pɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

aircraft

The cockpit is the area in an aircraft where the pilot and co-pilot sit and control the airplane.

Synonyms

control cabin, flight deck

Examples of usage

  • The pilot was checking the controls in the cockpit before takeoff.
  • The co-pilot was responsible for navigation in the cockpit.
Context #2 | Noun

car

In a car, the cockpit refers to the driver's compartment where the driver sits and operates the vehicle.

Synonyms

driver's seat, driving area

Examples of usage

  • The driver adjusted the seat and mirrors in the car's cockpit.
  • The controls in the car's cockpit were easy to reach.

Translations

Translations of the word "cockpit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cabina de pilotagem

🇮🇳 कॉकपिट

🇩🇪 Cockpit

🇮🇩 kokpit

🇺🇦 кабіна пілота

🇵🇱 kokpit

🇯🇵 コックピット

🇫🇷 cockpit

🇪🇸 cabina de mando

🇹🇷 kokpit

🇰🇷 조종석

🇸🇦 قمرة القيادة

🇨🇿 kokpit

🇸🇰 kokpit

🇨🇳 驾驶舱

🇸🇮 kokpit

🇮🇸 flugstjórnarklefi

🇰🇿 ұшқыш кабинасы

🇬🇪 კაბინა

🇦🇿 kokpit

🇲🇽 cabina de mando

Etymology

The term 'cockpit' originated in the mid-16th century, combining 'cock' (referring to a small boat) and 'pit' (referring to a hole or enclosed space). Originally used in the context of ships, it later transitioned to aircraft and cars to describe the compartment where the driver or pilot operates the vehicle.

See also: cock, cockerel, cockeyed, cockiness, cockscomb, cocktail, cocky.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,228, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.