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What is a runway?

What is a runway? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. a defined, usually paved section of land for airplanes to land on or take off from
  2. a narrow platform extending from a stage on which people walk, especially used by models in fashion shows
  3. the usual path taken by deer or other wild animals, i.e. from the forest to the stream
  4. a stream bed
  5. (athletics) in long jump, javelin and similar events, a short track along which the athlete can accelerate themselves for their jump or throw
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A heating method using oil-burning heaters arranged along the edge of an airfield runway was used during the second World War to disperse fog.
A freshly paved runway ran East-West, with cavernous hangars and recently built barracks organized neatly along either side.
Fashion designers have turned the runway into a fairyland of heavenly creations embroidered with vines and butterflies.
I liked the bit about the engine cowls scraping along the runway as the mortar bombs stirred in the hold.
Olivia, a former runway fashion model, questioned whether her son's health problems could be linked to her use of cosmetics.
In low visibility, they help guide pilots to the runway as we transition from flying on the aircraft's instruments to a visual landing.

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