Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specially designed seat in an aircraft, typically a military jet, that can be propelled out of the cockpit with its occupant in an emergency, allowing the pilot or crew member to descend safely by parachute.

Usage

• The term "ejector seat" is used specifically in the context of aviation and aerospace engineering. It refers to a critical safety mechanism.
• It is typically discussed in relation to military aircraft, high-performance jets, and emergency procedures.
• Example: "The pilot activated the ejector seat after the engine failure."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The fighter jet was equipped with a state-of-the-art ejector seat.
  • Surviving the crash was only possible thanks to the reliable ejector seat.
  • Training includes simulations on how to use the ejector seat correctly.

Advanced Usage

• "to punch out": A pilot's informal slang for using the ejector seat.
  • The pilot had to punch out when the controls failed.

Variants and Related Words

• Ejection seat (n): A fully synonymous term for "ejector seat." The two terms are used interchangeably.
• Escape capsule (n): A broader term that can refer to an entire detachable crew compartment, as opposed to a single seat.

Synonyms

• Escape seat: A less common synonym.
• Ejection system: A more technical term that can encompass the seat and its propulsion mechanism.

Related Phrases

• Ejector seat handle / lever: The physical control used to initiate the ejection sequence.
  • He pulled the ejector seat handle between his knees.
• Ejector seat training: Instruction on the use of the ejection system.
  • All new pilots undergo rigorous ejector seat training.

Noun

1. a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute