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

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.

At the end of the inrun, the moment where the jumper takes flight.

An imitation, especially in the way of caricature; -- used with of or on; as, the comedian did a hilarious takeoff on the president.

a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way

humorous or satirical mimicry

The point of the jump in which the athlete springs himself into the air the end of the artificial ramp at maximum speed.

The launch of a jump.

The act of leaving the ice when commencing a jump or a lift.

A term used for identifying and record ing from drawings the material and quantities required for estimating the time and cost for the completion of an activity. [D01983] PMK87

A quantity estimate or areas and footages measured from a drawing with a tape, architectural scale, or reading room dimensions.

The listing of openings and the appropriate hardware from a set of floor plans and door schedule.

The act of leaving the ground.