airstrips

[US]/ˈeə(r)strɪps/
[UK]/ˈɛərˌstrɪps/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Multiple strips of land used for the takeoff and landing of aircraft.

Phrases & Collocations

airstrips and runways

remote airstrips

abandoned airstrips

short airstrips

access to airstrips

build new airstrips

maintain airstrips properly

Example Sentences

the remote village had only a few small airstrips.

they landed their plane on an abandoned airstrip.

the military uses airstrips for rapid deployment of troops.

airstrips are often found in remote areas with limited infrastructure.

the pilots surveyed the airstrip for any potential hazards.

maintaining airstrips requires regular upkeep and repairs.

the airstrip was long enough for the large cargo plane to land safely.

emergency services responded quickly to an accident on the airstrip.

the airstrips were built to accommodate both military and civilian aircraft.

they used the makeshift airstrip to evacuate injured personnel.

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