runway
IPA: rˈʌnweɪ
noun
- A defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access.
- The usual path taken by deer or other wild animals, such as from a forest to a water source.
- A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.
- (athletics) In javelin, long jump, and similar events: a short track along which athletes can accelerate themselves for their jumps or throws.
- (aviation) A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.
- (finance, informal) Hence, the number of months that a startup company can operate by using up its cash reserves.
- A stream bed.
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Examples of "runway" in Sentences
- It may even swerve off the side of the runway.
- The Mole runs under the airport runway in a culvert.
- The aircraft overran the runway and hit an embankment.
- The runway serves the gold exploration camps in the area.
- The mock runway was performed in front of the firefighters.
- The aircraft collided at the intersection of the two runways.
- Meanwhile, the tarmac surface of the land runway was developed.
- The character will maintain the speed for the rest of the runway.
- The Corsair crashed in flames beside the runway and was destroyed.
- She was praised for her poise and an exaggerated walk on the runway.