English dictionary

takeoff

/'t/eI/k,/O/f/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a departure; especially of airplanes

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

noun.communication

Synonyms burlesque charade lampoon mockery parody pasquinade put-on sendup spoof travesty

Source: WordNet 3.0
humorous or satirical mimicry

noun.act

Synonyms mockery parody

Source: WordNet 3.0
An imitation, especially in the way of caricature.

noun

Source: webster1913
The spot at which one takes off; specif., the place from which a jumper rises in leaping.

noun

Source: webster1913