noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The period after takeoff and before cruising, during which the aircraft climbs to a predetermined altitude.
2. 2
   A ladder or other construction on a slope that allows wildlife to exit safely from a freeway, highway, etc.

Synonyms

All synonyms

climb

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