runway

• Ein langer, schmaler, befestigter Streifen, auf dem Flugzeuge starten und landen; auch eine erhöhte Plattform, die bei Modenschauen oder im Theater in den Zuschauerraum hineinragt.

A noun referring to a long, narrow strip of paved surface where aircraft take off and land, or a platform extending into the audience in a theater or fashion show.

1. Aircraft landing and takeoff stripA2formal

   A long, level, paved surface at an airport where airplanes take off and land.

   Start- und Landebahn

   • The plane taxied slowly onto the main runway.
   • The airport has two parallel runways for handling heavy traffic.
   • Pilots must check wind conditions before using the runway.

   Synonymeairstriplanding strip

2. Fashion show platformB1formal

   A narrow, raised platform extending into the audience area, used by models during a fashion show.

   Laufsteg

   • The models walked confidently down the runway in designer dresses.
   • The audience cheered as the final model reached the end of the runway.
   • The new collection was showcased on a long, illuminated runway.

   Synonymecatwalk

3. Log slideC1formal

   A chute or inclined channel used for sliding logs down from a higher to a lower level.

   Holzrutschbahn

   • The workers guided the logs onto the wooden runway.
   • The old logging runway was still visible in the forest.
   • Logs slid down the runway into the waiting truck.

4. Railway trackB2formal

   A pair of parallel steel bars forming a track for trains or other wheeled vehicles.

   Gleis

   • The train moved smoothly along the steel runway.
   • The old railway runway was replaced with modern tracks.
   • Cargo carts rolled along the runway inside the factory.

   Synonymerailtrack