Example: Taxiing moves aircraft on ground between locations
Definition
"The taxiing" refers to the movement of an aircraft on the ground under its own power, typically between a runway and a terminal or hangar. This process involves steering the aircraft safely along designated paths before takeoff or after landing.
The term "the taxiing" originates from the analogy to a taxi cab's movement. It derives from the word 'taxi,' which originally referred to a fee paid for transportation and later to the vehicle itself. The aviation use of 'taxiing' emerged in the early 20th century as airplanes began moving on the ground like taxis, highlighting the similarity in controlled, ground-level navigation.
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"The taxiing" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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