# taxiing

Pronunciation: say "TAK-see-ing" /ˈtæk.si.ɪŋ/

## Noun

1. Slow ground travel by an aircraft preparing for takeoff or moving after landing.
   - Simple: The slow movement of an airplane along the ground before takeoff or after landing.
   - _Ground controllers coordinate the taxiing of departing flights to avoid congestion._
   - _The captain announced a brief delay in taxiing due to a long line at the runway._

## Verb

2. Present participle of taxi. — present participle and gerund of taxi
   - Simple: Present participle of taxi. Use this form for the action happening right now.
   - _The aircraft was taxiing to the runway when the tower issued a hold._
   - _Several jets were taxiing in line as the storm finally cleared._

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