takeoff

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A launch or ascent into the air or into flight, such as of an aircraft, rocket, bird, high-jumper etc.

   The flight was smooth, but the takeoff was a little rough.

2. 2
   noun

   A parody or lampoon of someone or something.

   Weird Al's song "Lasagna" is a takeoff on the popular song "La Bamba".

3. 3
   noun

   A quantification, especially of building materials.

   I'll give you an estimate after I do the quantity takeoffs for the trusses and structural steel.

4. 4
   noun

   The spot from which one takes off; specifically, the place from which a jumper rises in leaping.

   Encyclopaedia of Sport The take-off should be selected with great care, and a pit of large dimensions provided on the landing side.

5. 5
   noun

   The initial movement a surfer makes to start riding a wave.

   Steamer Lane, home of the world's latest takeoff.

6. 6
   noun

   a departure

7. 7
   noun

   humorous or satirical mimicry

8. 8
   noun

   a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

Etymology

Deverbal from take off.