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pre·flight

 (prē′flīt′)
adj.
Preparing for or occurring before flight.
tr.v. pre·flight·ed, pre·flight·ing, pre·flights
To check (an aircraft) for airworthiness before flight.

pre′flight′ n.
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preflight

(ˈpriːˈflaɪt)
adj
of or relating to the period just prior to a plane taking off
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pre•flight

(priˈflaɪt)

adj.
occurring or done before a flight.
[1920–25]
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Translations

preflight

[ˈpriːˈflaɪt] ADJanterior al despegue
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preflight

adj attr preflight checks/instructionsKontrollen pl/Anweisungen plvor dem Flug
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