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/
Korean meaning: 항공기가 이착륙하는 활주로
Korean pronunciation: **런**웨이
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
영어 'run(달리다)'과 'way(길)'의 합성어로, 비행기가 달려서 이륙하는 길이라는 의미에서 유래했습니다. 20세기 초 항공업 발달과 함께 생겨난 용어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“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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