taxi way

tax·i·way

[tak-see-wey]
noun
any surface area of an airport used for taxiing airplanes to and from a runway, parking apron, terminal, etc.

Origin:
1930–35; taxi (v.) + way

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taxiway (ˈtæksɪˌweɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
taxi strip, Also called: peritrack a marked path along which aircraft taxi to or from a runway, parking area, etc

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