takeoff
takeoff /ˈteɪˌkɔf/
noun
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()
A departure; especially of airplanes
(
takeoff
)
a departure; especially of airplanes
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[Informal]
Humorous or satirical mimicry
(
mockery
, parody
, takeoff
[Informal] )
humorous or satirical mimicry
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A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
(
burlesque
, lampoon
, mockery
, pasquinade
, put-on
[Informal, N. American] , send-up
[Informal] , sendup
[Informal] , spoof
[Informal] , takeoff
, parody
, travesty
, piss-take
[British, Vulgar] )
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
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The initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne
(
takeoff
)
the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne
The plane's takeoff was smooth despite the windy conditions.
The plane's takeoff was smooth despite the windy conditions.