TAXIWAY

taxiway, taxi strip

(noun) a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

taxiway (plural taxiways)

(aviation) A road or path within an airport designated for the taxiing of aircraft connecting the runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities.

Hypernyms

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Source: Wiktionary



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