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aircraftswoman

aircraftswoman

8.2
A woman in the British Royal Air Force who is not an officer
  • noun
  • /ˈɛəkrɑːftsˌwʊmən/
  • Jargon
translation icon : aerotécnica
  • She was promoted to aircraftswoman after completing her training in the Royal Air Force.

Examples

  • An aircraftswoman offered her assistance during the pre-flight checks.

  • The ceremony honored every aircraftswoman who served in the British RAF.

  • The aircraftswoman expertly guided the plane during the training exercise.

  • Many aircraftswomen have served in the Royal Air Force with distinction.

  • An aircraftswoman offered her assistance during the pre-flight checks.

  • The ceremony honored every aircraftswoman who served in the British RAF.

  • Many aircraftswomen have served in the Royal Air Force with distinction.

Synonyms

servicewoman
vsaircraftswoman
1 4.3

A woman who works in the army or navy

is specific to the RAF and to noncommissioned ranks rather than general service
aircraftwoman
vsaircraftswoman
  • UK
8.7

A woman in the Royal Air Force with a low rank who is not an officer

is broader, naming any female with a noncommissioned rank in the RAF
aircraft officer
vsaircraftswoman
  • Jargon
6.7

A senior Royal Air Force person who watches over aircraft repair and ground crew

is broader, meaning any female with a noncommissioned rank not only officers
aircraftsman
vsaircraftswoman
  • Jargon
8.8

A junior military rank in the Royal Air Force for people who have joined it

is wider, applying to females holding any noncommissioned rank
aircraftman
vsaircraftswoman
  • Jargon
9.3

The lowest rank in the Royal Air Force held by new members

is about female holders of noncommissioned ranks not limited to the lowest
airwoman
vsaircraftswoman
6.0

A woman who works as a crew member on an airplane, often in the military

focuses on rank rather than on crew role or serving on aircraft
aircrewwoman
vsaircraftswoman
7.0

A woman who is part of the crew on a plane or helicopter

is about noncommissioned rank holders rather than crew membership
aircrew member
vsaircraftswoman
3.4

A person who works on a plane during a flight

is specifically about female noncommissioned rank holders in the RAF not crew roles

How Senior

sergeant
422 3.9
corporal
  • Specialized
450 4.3
aircraftswoman
  • Jargon
8.2

Surface Forms

aircraftswoman singular

Morphology

aircraftswoman = aircraft + woman (transparent) = aircraft + woman

Formed by the clear combination of 'aircraft' + 'woman' to denote a female person associated with aircraft service.

Etymology

Aircraftswoman comes from aircraft ('a vehicle that flies') and woman ('an adult female'), so it names a woman who works with aircraft in the Royal Air Force. It is used for a member who holds a rank 'not an officer'.