taxiway

/ˌtæksiˈweɪ/
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Other forms: taxiways

Definitions of taxiway
  1. noun
    a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport
    synonyms: taxi strip
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    type of:
    paved surface
    a level horizontal surface covered with paving material
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