runway

Significat (anglès)

1. A defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access.
2. The usual path taken by deer or other wild animals, such as from a forest to a water source.
3. A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.
4. In javelin, long jump, and similar events: a short track along which athletes can accelerate themselves for their jumps or throws.
5. A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.
6. (informal) Hence, the number of months that a startup company can operate by using up its cash reserves.
7. A stream bed.

Sinònims

track

airstrip

catwalk

rails

rail

landing strip

strip

lane

gradient

groove

penstock

platform

racecourse

raceway

runway strip

slideway

sluice

spout

stand

tarmac

trail

tramline

tramway

transition

trough

outdoor stage

airfield

streetcar track

airport

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ascent

cavetto

coulisse

fairway

flight strip

flume

Amb guionet com

run‧way

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈɹʌnweɪ/

Etimologia (anglès)

From run + way.

Sents

The runway seems way to short for this type of plane .