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preflight

[ pree-flahyt ]

adjective

  1. occurring or done before a flight:

    a preflight briefing of the plane's crew.

noun

  1. a preflight briefing or a ground check, as of an airplane.

preflight

/ ˈpriːˈflaɪt /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the period just prior to a plane taking off

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Word History and Origins

Origin of preflight1

First recorded in 1920–25; pre- + flight 1

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Example Sentences

It was generally conceded that a more thorough preflight could have prevented the Wyld's immolation.

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