runway — a strip of hard ground along which aircraft take off and land
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strip of hard ground along which aircraft take off and land
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrʌnweɪ/
Example Sentences
- The pilot joked that the runway was so short, even the birds had to make a reservation to land.
- She dreamed of walking down the runway in Paris Fashion Week.
- The cat walked across the backyard like it was a fashion runway, showing off its new collar.
runway
NOUN[/ˈrʌnweɪ/]
a strip of hard ground along which aircraft take off and land
a large commercial airplane speeds down a long paved strip with its engines roaring and wheels spinning rapidly. The aircraft begins lifting its nose as it reaches takeoff speed on the concrete surface. Behind it, another plane waits at the end of the same strip, preparing for its turn to depart. Ground crew members with orange safety vests wave guidance signals from the sides of the paved area. Air traffic controllers in the nearby tower observe the operations through large windows. the strip of hard ground along which aircraft take off and land
Sunday runway, strictly one way!
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“The pilot joked that the runway was so short, even the birds had to make a reservation to land.”
“She dreamed of walking down the runway in Paris Fashion Week.”
“The cat walked across the backyard like it was a fashion runway, showing off its new collar.”
“Due to heavy snow, all runway operations were suspended at the airport.”
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