Synonyms for taxiway
ˈtæk siˌweɪtaxi·way

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1. taxiway, taxi stripnoun

   a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport

   Synonyms:
   taxi strip

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1. • Paved Surface

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1. List of paraphrases for "taxiway":

   lane

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Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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1. United Airlines spokeswoman Karen May:

   The plane was on the taxiway when it seems like it may have hit some icy conditions that caused the nose wheels to slip ... Everyone is safe.

2. The FAA:

   Southwest Airlines 31, a Boeing 737 aircraft, rolled off a taxiway into the grass and got stuck while taxiing to its gate at Nashville International Airport at 5:30 p.m. Central Time. Passengers left the aircraft via stairs and were bussed to the terminal.