cockpit

Etymology

cock +‎ pit. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

cockpit (plural cockpits)

1. The space for those in control of a nautical, aeronautical, or astronautical vessel.
2. (obsolete, nautical) The compartment set aside for the care of wounded during naval engagements; the sickbay.
3. (nautical) A well, usually near the stern, where the helm is located.
4. An enclosure for cockfights.

Anagrams

• Pitcock, cocktip

Etymology

Borrowed from English cockpit.

Noun

cockpit m (plural cockpits)

1. cockpit

Further reading

• “cockpit” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

Etymology

From English cockpit.

Noun

cockpit m (definite singular cockpiten, indefinite plural cockpiter, definite plural cockpitene)

1. (aviation, nautical) a cockpit (of an aircraft or boat)

References

• “cockpit” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

Etymology

From English cockpit.

Noun

cockpit m (definite singular cockpiten, indefinite plural cockpitar, definite plural cockpitane)

1. (aviation, nautical) a cockpit (of an aircraft or boat)

References

• “cockpit” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.