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countable and uncountable, plural takeoffs
The rising or ascent of an aircraft or rocket into flight. examples
A parody or lampoon of someone or something. quotations examples
I came across a little pamphlet of the period, yellow and almost undecipherable, which, on examination, I found to be a rather amusing skit or satirical take-off on the profit system.
1897, Edward Bellamy, “ch. 23”, in Equality
A quantification, especially of building materials. examples
(printing, UK, historical) The removal of sheets from the press.
The spot from which one takes off; specifically, the place from which a jumper rises in leaping. quotations examples
The take-off should be selected with great care, and a pit of large dimensions provided on the landing side.
Encyclopaedia of Sport