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airstrip

noun

  1. aerodrome with only basic infrastructure and limited or no services not intended for regular commercial use
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Pronunciation: /ˈɛə(ɹ)stɹɪp/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin āēr Old French airbor. Middle English aire English air English strip English airstrip From air + strip.

  1. An aircraft landing field, usually with one runway and only basic facilities.

    The outfitter deposited us at a small airstrip out in the bush, promising to pick us up again in a week's time.

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