Takeoff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Takeoff is a noun meaning A launch or ascent into the air or into flight, such as of an aircraft, rocket, bird, high-jumper etc.
Meaning
A launch or ascent into the air or into flight, such as of an aircraft, rocket, bird, high-jumper etc.
More Meanings
- A parody or lampoon of someone or something.
- A quantification, especially of building materials.
- (printing, UK, historical) The removal of sheets from the press.
- The spot from which one takes off; specifically, the place from which a jumper rises in leaping.
- (surfing) The initial movement a surfer makes to start riding a wave.
Example Sentences
That high-jumper's takeoff needs some work.
The flight was smooth, but the takeoff was a little rough.
Weird Al's song "Lasagna" is a takeoff on the popular song "La Bamba".
The mute swan, being one of the world's heaviest flying birds, can have a laborious takeoff.
Word Forms
- takeoffs
- take-off
Synonyms for takeoff
Depending on context, synonyms include liftoff, charade, pasquinade, travesty, parody, spoof.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include charade, burlesque, spoof, parody, mockery, sendup.
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