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ground-service crew

ground-service crew

3.7
A team of mechanics who check, fix, and refuel aircraft on the ground
  • noun
  • /ˈgraʊnd ˈsɜrvɪs kru/
  • Specialized
translation icon : equipo de servicio en tierra
  • The ground-service crew prepared the plane for takeoff.

Examples

  • After each flight, the ground-service crew performs a thorough inspection of the aircraft.

  • Delays can happen if the ground-service crew encounters unexpected maintenance issues.

  • The ground-service crew quickly refueled the plane and loaded the luggage before takeoff.

  • Many airlines rely on a skilled ground-service crew.

  • The ground-service crew worked tirelessly to prepare the aircraft for its next flight.

  • After the last landing, the ground-service crew quickly inspected the plane and refueled it.

  • The ground-service crew ensures that all necessary maintenance is completed before takeoff.

Synonyms

ground crew
vsground-service crew
8 3.3

A group of workers who check and fix airplanes at an airport

is similar but refers to those working on aircraft on the ground generally

How Specialized

ground-service crew
  • Specialized
3.7

Surface Forms

ground-service crew singular
ground-service crews plural

Morphology

ground-service + crew

The meaning is directly compositional: 'ground' + 'service' denotes servicing that happens on the ground, and 'crew' denotes a team—so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can infer a team that services aircraft while they are on the ground. This is a common, productive noun-noun/compound pattern (cf. 'ground staff', 'service crew') and is cross-linguistically transparent.

Etymology

Ground-service crew gives a clear picture: ground means 'on the ground', service is the work like fueling, loading bags and checking the plane, and crew is the team doing it. So, it means the team that looks after and prepares an aircraft while it is on the ground.