cat·walk

[kat-wawk]
noun
a narrow walkway, especially one high above the surrounding area, used to provide access or allow workers to stand or move, as over the stage in a theater, outside the roadway of a bridge, along the top of a railroad car, etc.

Origin:
1880–85; cat1 + walk

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catwalk (ˈkætˌwɔːk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a narrow ramp extending from the stage into the audience in a theatre, nightclub, etc, esp as used by models in a fashion show
2.  a narrow pathway over the stage of a theatre, along a bridge, etc

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Word Origin & History

catwalk
1885, "long, narrow footway," from cat + walk; in ref. to such narrowness of passage one has to cross carefully, as a cat walks. Originally of ships and theatrical back-stages. Application to fashion show runways is mid-20c.
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Example sentences
He starts the final chorus on his knees at the end of the catwalk, and the
  place goes nuts.
These people may want to look at the views from the catwalk or use the pit
  toilet.
Volunteers work to install the railing around the catwalk.
Watch these two models get into a fight while walking the catwalk at a live
  fashion show.
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