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ground crew

n.
A team of mechanics and technicians that maintain and service aircraft on the ground.
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ground′ crew`


n.
ground personnel responsible for the maintenance and repair of aircraft.
[1930–35]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.ground crew - the crew of technicians and mechanics who service aircraft on the groundground crew - the crew of technicians and mechanics who service aircraft on the ground
ground-service crew
work party, crew, gang - an organized group of workmen
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