takeoff
noun/ˈteɪkˌɔf/
Frequency rank: #9,105 most common English word
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly
Example sentence
The passengers cheered when takeoff happened smoothly despite the stormy weather.
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