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noun
A defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The usual path taken by deer or other wild animals, such as from a forest to a water source.
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noun
A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: catwalk
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noun
In javelin, long jump, and similar events: a short track along which athletes can accelerate themselves for their jumps or throws.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: athletics, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
The number of months that a startup company can operate by using up its cash reserves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: business, finance
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noun
A stream bed.
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noun
a strip of level paved surface where planes can take off and land
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: paved surface
noun
a narrow platform extending from the stage into the audience in a theater or nightclub etc.
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: platform
noun
a chute down which logs can slide
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: chute, slide, slideway, sloping trough
noun
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: track, rail, rails
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Broader terms: bar
Narrower terms: third rail
History
From run + way.
Across languages
168 source translations are retained for this English entry.
