"taxiway" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: taxiway [singular], taxiways [plural]
Etymology: taxi + way Etymology templates: {{compound|taxi|way}} taxi + way Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A taxiway is a road within an airport designated for the taxiing of aircraft connecting the runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities.
    Sense id: simple-taxiway-en-noun-qy1f20AJ Categories (other): Aviation
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