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Airstrip

Definition: A level area, usually paved or otherwise prepared for airplanes to take off and land.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: An area designed and used for the taking off and landing of airplanes.

Senses:

• Sense 1: A long, narrow flat surface built for airplanes to land or take off.
• Sense 2: A small airport or landing strip used by private aircraft or in remote areas.

Usages:

1. Popular Usage: Airstrips are essential for safe and efficient air travel.
2. Local Usage: The local community built an airstrip to enable emergency services in remote areas.

Sample Sentences:

• 1. The pilot skillfully landed the aircraft on the narrow airstrip.
• 2. The construction of the new airstrip is expected to boost tourism in the region.
• 3. The villagers rely on the local airstrip to transport necessary supplies.
• 4. The adventurers chose to land their small plane on the secluded airstrip hidden deep in the mountains.

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