takeoff

Noun
Synonyms: parodylampoonspoofsendupmockeryburlesquetravestycharadepasquinadeput-on

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. a departure; especially of airplanes
  2. the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne
  3. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous waySynonyms: parodylampoonspoofsendupmockeryburlesquetravestycharadepasquinadeput-on
  4. humorous or satirical mimicrySynonyms: parodymockery
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Takeoff \Take"off`\, Take-off \Take"-off`\, n.

1.An imitation, especially in the way of caricature; -- used with of or on; as, the comedian did a hilarious takeoff on the president. [1913 Webster +PJC]

2.The spot at which one takes off; specif., the place from which a jumper rises in leaping. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

The take-off should be selected with great care, and a pit of large dimensions provided on the landing side.— Encyc. of Sport.[Webster 1913 Suppl.]

3.The beginning of a leap from a surface or a flight into the air, especially the process or event of an airplane leaving the ground and beginning its flight; as, the takeoff of flight CA123 was scheduled for 3:00 PM. [PJC]

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