airstrip

[US]/'eəstrɪp/
[UK]/'ɛr'strɪp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a long narrow area at an airport where airplanes take off and land

Example Sentences

The small plane landed on the airstrip.

The airstrip was built in a remote area.

Pilots need to be skilled at landing on an airstrip.

The airstrip was cleared of debris before the plane could land.

The airstrip was illuminated with bright lights for night landings.

The airstrip was extended to accommodate larger aircraft.

The military used the airstrip for emergency evacuations.

Local farmers sometimes use the airstrip as a makeshift runway.

Airstrips are essential for remote communities to receive supplies by air.

The airstrip was damaged during the storm and needed repairs.

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