takeoff

Definition of takeoff in English English dictionary: A parody or lampoon of someone or something
Weird Al's song Lasagna is a takeoff on the popular song La Bamba.; A quantification, especially of building materials
I'll give you an estimate after I do the quantity takeoffs for the trusses and structural steel.; The rising or ascent aircraft or rocket into flight
The flight was smooth, but the takeoff was a little rough.; A takeoff of someone is a humorous imitation of the way in which they behave. The programme was worth watching for an inspired takeoff of the Collins sisters; The act of leaving the ice when commencing a jump or a lift; Takeoff is the beginning of a flight, when an aircraft leaves the ground; The listing of openings and the appropriate hardware from a set of floor plans and door schedule; An imitation, especially in the way of caricature; a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way; the place from which a jumper rises in leaping; {i} act or process of leaving the ground, act of jumping or leaping; ascent of an aircraft, act of becoming airborne; parody, humorous imitation, caricature (Informal); a departure; especially of airplanes; a departure; especially of airplanes the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne; The spot at which one takes off; specif; The launch of a jump; humorous or satirical mimicry; A quantification, esp. of building materials; the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne
takeoff gear: stable surface or facility from which takeoffs are performed
maximum takeoff mass: (Havacılık) The Maximum Takeoff Weight or Maximum Takeoff Mass of an aircraft is the maximum weight at which the pilot of the aircraft is allowed to attempt to take off. The Maximum Takeoff Weight is the heaviest weight at which the aircraft has been shown to meet all the airworthiness requirements applicable to it. The airworthiness requirements include many related to strength of the structure, and performance. At its Maximum Takeoff Weight an aircraft complies with all the structural and performance requirements applicable to aircraft in its class
maximum takeoff weight: (Havacılık) The Maximum Takeoff Weight or Maximum Takeoff Mass of an aircraft is the maximum weight at which the pilot of the aircraft is allowed to attempt to take off. The Maximum Takeoff Weight is the heaviest weight at which the aircraft has been shown to meet all the airworthiness requirements applicable to it. The airworthiness requirements include many related to strength of the structure, and performance. At its Maximum Takeoff Weight an aircraft complies with all the structural and performance requirements applicable to aircraft in its class
Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing: STOVL, takeoff and landing that requires a very short runway area (by some specific combat airplanes)
crush after takeoff: fall back to earth after taking off (of an aircraft)
power takeoff: a device that transfers power from an engine (as in a tractor or other motor vehicle) to another piece of equipment (as to a pump or jackhammer)
power takeoff: A mechanism attached to a motor vehicle engine that supplies power to a nonvehicular device, such as a pump or pneumatic hammer
takeoffs: plural of takeoff