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Definition of Headway
1. Noun. Vertical space available to allow easy passage under something.
2. Noun. Forward movement. "The ship made little headway against the gale"
Generic synonyms: Advance, Progress, Progression
Derivative terms: Head, Head, Head
Definition of Headway
1. n. The progress made by a ship in motion; hence, progress or success of any kind.
Definition of Headway
1. Noun. (nautical) Forward motion, or its rate. ¹
2. Noun. (countable transport) The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route. ¹
3. Noun. (uncountable figuratively) Progress toward a goal. ¹
4. Noun. The clearance beneath an arch, ceiling or bridge; headroom. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Headway
1. forward movement [n -WAYS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Headway
Literary usage of Headway
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Report by New Jersey Civil Service Commission (1908)
"On the 15-minute headway, two cars are required iu operation. ... During times
of maximum travel a 10-minute headway to the park and ..."
2. Vehicles of the Air: A Popular Exposition of Modern Aeronautics with Working by Victor Lougheed (1910)
"... headway If there is any one point in the operation of most modern aeroplanes
that calls for especial emphasis, it is the most imperative necessity for ..."
3. Vehicles of the Air: A Popular Exposition of Modern Aeronautics with Working by Victor Lougheed (1909)
"... headway If there is any one point in the operation of most modern aeroplanes
that calls for especial emphasis, it is the most imperative necessity for ..."
4. Annual Report by Hawaiian Evangelical Association (1910)
"... headway. By Miss Mabel E. Bosher. The second year of the Girls' Department of
the MPI opened with ninety-four girls and a faculty of eleven women. ..."
5. The South-west by Joseph Holt Ingraham (1835)
"A tar's headway on land—A gentleman's at sea—An agreeable trio—Musical
sounds—Helmsman—Supper—Steward—A tru- am—Helmsman's cry—Effect—Cases for ..."
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