Definition
an aircraft: a plane, a jet, an aeroplane, a flying vehicle
a (space) craft: a (space) rocket, a (space) ship
Note that the term "craft" is very versatile. It can refer to almost any vessel used for sea, air, or space travel.
- "It may sound like an accident waiting to happen, but certain high-profile university professors are researching powering aircraft with on-board nuclear reactors."
- "Ray Upton, there are 5 B-2 stealth bombers currently surrounding your aircraft, each carrying missiles with a nuclear payload of 6 megatons."
- "Engineers are currently developing craft which would be able to fly from London to New York in 35 hours."
- "American Pilot : This is your final warning, Radio Rhubarb Traffic Copter 1, land immediately or we will open fire on your aircraft."
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