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airstrip

UK
/ˈeəstrɪp/
US
/ˈɛrstrɪp/

Translations

airstripnoun
airstrips
pl
UK
/ˈeəstrɪp/
US
/ˈɛrstrɪp/
piste d'atterrissage
The small island had a single airstrip for planes to land and deliver supplies.
La petite île avait une seule piste d'atterrissage pour que les avions puissent atterrir et livrer des provisions.
Additional translations
pisteAviation ; plus court et plus général, souvent employé pour une piste d'atterrissage.
Synonyms
runway
landing strip
airfield
tarmac
helipad
airstripadjective
UK
/ˈeəstrɪp/
US
/ˈɛrstrɪp/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something situated at, relating to, or intended for an airstrip.

Definitions

airstripnoun
A flat, open piece of land used for the takeoff and landing of aircraft, typically smaller and less equipped than a full airport.
The small island had a single airstrip for planes to land and deliver supplies.
airstripadjective
Relating to, located at, or intended for use on an airstrip.
The engineers upgraded the airstrip lighting to improve visibility.
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