A passageway for persons, elevated above the surrounding floor or ground level, such as a footwalk along shafting or a walkway between buildings.
In aviation, a runway is an elongated, rectangular surface designed for the landing and takeoff of an aircraft. Runways may be a human-made surface (often asphalt, concrete, or a mixture of both) or a natural surface (grass, dirt, gravel, ice, sand or salt). Runways, taxiways and ramps, are sometimes referred to as "tarmac", though very few runways are built using tarmac. Takeoff and landing areas defined on the surface of water for seaplanes are generally referred to as waterways. Runway lengths are now commonly given in meters worldwide, except in North America where feet are commonly used.
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English
Etymology
From run + way.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɹʌnweɪ/
- IPA(key): /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/, /ˈɹən-/
- Hyphenation: run‧way
Noun
runway (plural runways)
- 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.