"base leg" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: base legs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} base leg (usually uncountable, plural base legs)
  1. (aviation) The part of a landing before final approach, flown downwind of and at right angles to the runway. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Aviation Synonyms: base

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