flight line

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Noun flight line has 1 sense

flight line - place where airplanes are parked and the maintenance hangars (but not the runways or taxiways)
--₁ is a kind of line
--₁ is a part of airfield, landing field, flying field, field

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

A flight line refers to an area at an airport or military base where aircraft are parked and serviced.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: The area at an airport where aircraft are parked and serviced.
Sense 2: A line indicating the expected path of an aircraft during takeoff or landing.

Usage:

Popular: Flight lines are typically used by aviation enthusiasts to witness the movement and maintenance of different aircraft.
Local: The airport authorities decided to expand the flight line to accommodate the increasing number of airplanes.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:
- The mechanics were busy inspecting and fueling the airplanes on the flight line.
- Visitors can take a guided tour of the flight line to see the various aircraft up close.

Sense 2:
- The pilot skillfully followed the flight line displayed on the navigation display during landing.
- Please remain behind the flight line while the fighter jets are taking off.

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