takeoff

takeoffnoun

• 1

  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.
  • That high-jumper's takeoff needs some work.
• 2

  A parody or lampoon of someone or something.

  • Weird Al's song "Lasagna" is a takeoff on the popular song "La Bamba".
  • I came across a little pamphlet of the period, yellow and almost undecipherable, which, on examination, I found to be a rather amusing skit or satirical take-off on the profit system.
• 3

  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

  historicalmediaprintingpublishingThe removal of sheets from the press.

• 5

  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.
• 6

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

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