ground crew

noun

: the mechanics and technicians who maintain and service an airplane

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This confidence is not unfounded, as it is backed by the rigorous practicum that pilots, flight crew, ground crew, and mechanics undergo. Essence, 24 Feb. 2025 The blaze, known as the Sunset Fire, was reported on Wednesday evening, and water-dropping helicopters and ground crews worked to extinguish the flames through the night. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025 The two are Pilatus PC-12 airplanes equipped with infrared and color-sensing technology to detect and provide reconnaissance on wildfires, which helps ground crews attack the fires. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025 Aircraft have retardant surrounding the fire's perimeter, and ground crews have a hose-lay around the fire. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ground crew

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First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ground crew was in 1934

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“Ground crew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20crew. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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ground crew

noun
: the mechanics and technicians who maintain and service an aircraft
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