runway

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access.

   “Q. Was the fence all blocked by the freight? […] A. No, there was a runway left, so they could drive trucks through there inside the space.”

2. isim The usual path taken by deer or other wild animals, such as from a forest to a water source.

   “The runways rapidly narrow in both diameters, and as they reach that portion of the way which is substantially horizontal, they are of a size to allow an adult marmot to readily pass through.”

3. isim A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.

   “He halfheartedly paid attention to the flurry of activity on the runway, until a thunderous round of applause suddenly broke out. He then sat up straight, giving his full attention to the striking, attention-grabbing model who'd just strolled onto the runway.”

4. isim In javelin, long jump, and similar events: a short track along which athletes can accelerate themselves for their jumps or throws.

   “Proper footwear is a must for javelin throwing. To some degree the surface of the runway will dictate the type of shoe.”

5. isim A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.

   “Space Shuttle. A human-operated space vehicle launched by a rocket to orbit the Earth and then return to Earth and land undamaged on a runway like a conventional airplane.”

6. isim The number of months that a startup company can operate by using up its cash reserves.

   “So, if you have $1.8M in the bank and monthly burn rate of $150,000, you have a runway of 12 months.”

7. isim A stream bed.