Catwalk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Catwalk is a noun meaning (nautical) An elevated enclosed passage providing access fore and aft from the bridge of a merchant vessel.
Meaning
(nautical) An elevated enclosed passage providing access fore and aft from the bridge of a merchant vessel.
More Meanings
- Any similar elevated walkway.
- (fashion) A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.
- (by extension, "the catwalk") The business of making clothes for fashion shows.
Example Sentences
The lengthening [of the District Line platforms] is being done so that passengers will no longer have to use the narrow catwalks to enter and leave the front and rear portions of eight-car trains.
Word Forms
- catwalks
Synonyms for catwalk
Depending on context, synonyms include runway.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include passerelle, gangway, bridge, overpass, footbridge, boardwalk.
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