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tax·i·way
(tăk′sē-wā′)n.
A usually paved strip at an airport for use by aircraft in taxiing to and from a runway.
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taxiway
(ˈtæksɪˌweɪ)n
(Aeronautics) a marked path along which aircraft taxi to or from a runway, parking area, etc. Also called: taxi strip or peritrack
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tax•i•way
(ˈtæk siˌweɪ)n.
any surface area of an airport used for taxiing airplanes, as to and from a runway.
[1930–35]
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taxiway
A specially prepared or designated path on an airfield for the use of taxiing aircraft.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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| Noun | 1. | taxiway - a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport paved surface - a level horizontal surface covered with paving material |
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