runway (redirected from Runways)

run·way  (rnw)

n.

1. A strip of level, usually paved ground on which aircraft take off and land.

2. A path, channel, or track over which something runs.

3. The channel of a stream.

4. A chute down which logs are skidded.

5. A narrow track in a bowling lane on which balls are returned after they are bowled.

6. A smooth ramp for wheeled vehicles.

7. A narrow walkway extending from a stage into an auditorium.

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runway [ˈrʌnˌweɪ]

n

1. (Engineering / Aeronautics) a hard level roadway or other surface from which aircraft take off and on which they land

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) an enclosure for domestic animals; run

3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) Forestry US and Canadian a chute for sliding logs down

4. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a narrow ramp extending from the stage into the audience in a theatre, nightclub, etc., esp as used by models in a fashion show

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A defined rectangular area of an airfield, prepared for the landing and takeoff run of aircraft along its length.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	runway - a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll rails, rail, track bar - a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape" railroad track, railway, railroad - a line of track providing a runway for wheels; "he walked along the railroad track" third rail - a rail through which electric current is supplied to an electric locomotive streetcar track, tramline, tramway - the track on which trams or streetcars run
	2.	runway - a chute down which logs can slide slideway, sloping trough, chute, slide - sloping channel through which things can descend
	3.	runway - a narrow platform extending from the stage into the audience in a theater or nightclub etc. platform - a raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform"
	4.	runway - a strip of level paved surface where planes can take off and land airfield, flying field, landing field, field - a place where planes take off and land airstrip, flight strip, landing strip, strip - an airfield without normal airport facilities paved surface - a level horizontal surface covered with paving material

Translations

runway [ˈrʌnweɪ]

A. N

1. (Aer) → pista f (de aterrizaje)

2. (US) (Theat etc) → pasarela f

B. CPD runway lights NPL → balizas fpl

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runway [ˈrʌnweɪ] n → piste f

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runway [ˈrʌnˌweɪ] n (Aer) → pista

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runway run

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