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
- 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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