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airstrip

 

[ ˈɛərˌstrɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

airport landing

An airstrip is a long, narrow piece of land where airplanes can take off and land. It is usually located at an airport or airfield.

Synonyms

landing strip, runway

Examples of usage

  • Planes use the airstrip for takeoff and landing.
  • The pilot successfully landed the plane on the airstrip.
  • The airstrip was busy with incoming and outgoing flights.

Translations

Translations of the word "airstrip" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pista de pouso

🇮🇳 हवाई पट्टी

🇩🇪 Landebahn

🇮🇩 landasan pacu

🇺🇦 злітно-посадкова смуга

🇵🇱 pas startowy

🇯🇵 滑走路

🇫🇷 piste d'atterrissage

🇪🇸 pista de aterrizaje

🇹🇷 uçak pisti

🇰🇷 활주로

🇸🇦 مدرج

🇨🇿 přistávací dráha

🇸🇰 vzletová a pristávacia dráha

🇨🇳 跑道

🇸🇮 vzletno-pristajalna steza

🇮🇸 flugbraut

🇰🇿 ұшу-қону жолағы

🇬🇪 ასაფრენი ბილიკი

🇦🇿 uçuş-enmə zolağı

🇲🇽 pista de aterrizaje

Etymology

The term 'airstrip' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'air' with 'strip' to describe a designated area for aircraft takeoff and landing. Airstrips have been crucial for aviation development and are essential for airports and military installations.

See also: air, airborne, aircraft, airdrop, airfield, airflow, airfoil, airiness, airing, airline, airman, airplane, airs, airship, airspace, airstrike, airtight, airway, airy.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,651, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.