piloted

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piloted - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Pilot \Pi"lot\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Piloted; p. pr. & vb. n.
     Piloting.] [Cf. F. piloter.]
     1. To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is
        dangerous.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or
        difficulties. "The art of piloting a state." --Berkeley.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     3. (A["e]ronautics) To fly, or act as pilot of (an aircraft);
        to operate (an airplane).
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]