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Synonyms for catwalk


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kat-wawk
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkætˌwɔk



Définition of catwalk

Origin :
  • 1885, "long, narrow footway," from cat (n.) + walk (n.); in reference to such narrowness of passage one has to cross carefully, as a cat walks. Originally of ships and theatrical back-stages. Application to fashion show runways is by 1942.
  • noun walkway
Example sentences :
  • He snapped a cover back in place and swung down from the catwalk.
  • Extract from : « Alarm Clock » by Everett B. Cole
  • He clambered out onto the catwalk, leaving the air lock open.
  • Extract from : « Tight Squeeze » by Dean Charles Ing
  • Burke's glasses flew from his face, hit the catwalk and caromed off to the ground.
  • Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea
  • The Indians will be shooting down from the catwalk at our men when they try to get back here to us.
  • Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea
  • When the smoke cleared, the brave was still standing on the catwalk.
  • Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea
  • Rick turned and started back to the catwalk, rain lashing his back.
  • Extract from : « The Flying Stingaree » by Harold Leland Goodwin
  • He went down the catwalk to the cabin while she went up the ladder to the top deck.
  • Extract from : « The Flying Stingaree » by Harold Leland Goodwin
  • He hurried to the catwalk and swung down it, meanwhile estimating his distances.
  • Extract from : « The Flying Stingaree » by Harold Leland Goodwin
  • Penny called down from the catwalk to tell Old Henry he need not wait.
  • Extract from : « Ghost Beyond the Gate » by Mildred A. Wirt
  • The barn was a good 25 feet tall, with a loft and a catwalk circling it halfway up.
  • Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow

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