Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a steersman. 2. (n.) Specifically, a person duly qualified, and licensed by authority, to conduct vessels into and out of a port, or in certain waters, for a fixed rate of fees. 3. (n.) Figuratively: A guide; a director of another through a difficult or unknown course. 4. (n.) An instrument for detecting the compass error. 5. (n.) The cowcatcher of a locomotive. 6. (v. t.) To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is dangerous. 7. (v. t.) Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia PILOT pi'-lot. See SHIPS AND BOATS.

Multi-Version Concordance Pilot (2 Occurrences) Acts 27:11 But Julius let himself be persuaded by the pilot and by the owner rather than by Paul's arguments; (WEY YLT NAS NIV) James 3:4 Behold, the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)