Sprovodilac brodova na opasnim delovima reke.
Brodar, koji kao dobar poznavalac vodenih puteva, sprovodi lađe kroz opasna mesta; loce. (nem.)
ETYM French pilote, prob. from Dutch peillood plummet, sounding lead.
1. A person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor.
2. Someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight.