ground crew

noun

: the mechanics and technicians who maintain and service an airplane

Examples of ground crew in a Sentence

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The Chloe Fire is burning in light grass near Highway 126, with ground crews and water-dropping helicopters responding. Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 July 2026 In southwest Utah, the Cottonwood fire has exploded to more than 144 square miles, tearing through canyons, ski terrain and cabins as steep cliffs hamper ground crews and heavy equipment. Ty Oneil, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 Firefighters continue battling both blazes from the ground and air, with MDFR deploying two helicopters and multiple ground crews. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026 The same day the fire was discovered, four single-engine air tankers, two ground crews and a helicopter were mobilized. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ground crew

Word History

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 5 Jul. 2026.

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ground crew

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