The runway



Exemple : The runway is used for airplane takeoff

Definition


"The runway" is a long, flat surface at an airport where airplanes take off and land. It is designed to provide a smooth and safe path for aircraft movement during these critical phases of flight.

Étymologie


The term "runway" combines "run," meaning to move swiftly on foot, and "way," meaning a path or road. Originally, it referred to paths used for running, but in aviation, it came to describe the strip where planes 'run' along before taking off or landing.

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