landing strip
The term 'landing strip' can refer to both a temporary runway for aircraft and a specific style of personal grooming.
Definition
B2Aviation
(technical)A temporary or auxiliary runway for aircraft.
Example
- The small island had a landing strip for emergency aircraft.
- During the military operation, a landing strip was quickly constructed.
C1Personal Grooming
(informal, idiomatic)A pubic hair style where only a narrow vertical strip is left.
Example
- She opted for a landing strip during her waxing appointment.
Similar
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