runway

/ˈrʌnˌweɪ/
noun
  1. A long, narrow strip of land or paved surface where aircraft take off and land.
    • The airport has three runways to handle heavy traffic.
    • The plane taxied slowly onto the runway before speeding up for takeoff.
    • Workers repaired the runway after the storm damaged the surface.
  2. A long, narrow platform or stage used in fashion shows for models to walk on.
    • The designer's new collection debuted on the runway in Paris.
    • She dreamed of walking the runway for a famous fashion brand.
    • The models strutted down the runway in elegant evening gowns.
  3. An enclosed area or path where animals, especially dogs, can run freely.
    • They built a wooden runway for their pet rabbit to explore.
    • The kennel had a large runway for the dogs to exercise.
    • The dog happily chased a ball around the runway in the backyard.
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