Taxi

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare.

"I cabbed a package downtown in my father's taxi."

2.NounAn aircraft used for practicing ground manoeuvres.

3.NounThe movement of an aircraft across an airport's surface under its own power; a phase of aircraft operation involving this movement.

"During taxi, the flaps and slats are extended and the second engine (if not already running) is started.; Seat belts must be kept fastened during taxi, takeoff, turbulence, and landing."

4.NounSynonym of shared taxi.

5.VerbTo move an aircraft on the ground under its own power.

"taxi down the runway"

6.VerbTo travel by taxicab.

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