Takeoff

noun

Word Frequency: 1.0

Definitions

1.nounThe rising or ascent of an aircraft or rocket into flight.

"The flight was smooth, but the takeoff was a little rough."

2.nounA parody or lampoon of someone or something.

3.nounA quantification, especially of building materials.

"I'll give you an estimate after I do the quantity takeoffs for the trusses and structural steel."

4.nounThe removal of sheets from the press.

5.nounThe spot from which one takes off; specifically, the place from which a jumper rises in leaping.

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