control vs pilot

control and pilot both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
control	Yes	No	Yes	No
pilot	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pilot is a hyponym of control; that is, pilot is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:

Other hyponyms of control include synchronise, synchronize, dial, turn, submarine, treadle, relay, gate, pedal, drive, aviate, fly.

control (noun)	pilot (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something	small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc	an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine	something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
power to direct or determine	a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors
discipline in personal and social activities	someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity	a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

control (verb)	pilot (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of	operate an airplane
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something	act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
handle and cause to function
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
exercise authoritative control or power over
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
place under restrictions; limit access to by law