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Webster 1913 Edition
Headway
Head′wayˊ
(-wûrkˊ)
, Noun.
1.
The progress made by a ship in motion; hence, progress or success of any kind.
2.
(Arch.)
Clear space under an arch, girder, and the like, sufficient to allow of easy passing underneath; clearance; headroom.
Webster 1828 Edition
Headway
HEADWAY
,Noun.
Definition 2024
headway
headway
English
Noun
headway (countable and uncountable, plural headways)
- Movement ahead or forward.
- (nautical) Forward motion, or its rate.
- (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.
- (uncountable, figuratively) Progress toward a goal.
- (countable) The clearance beneath an object, such as an arch, ceiling or bridge; headroom.
- (coal-mining) A cross-heading.
Derived terms
Translations
clearance beneath an object
forward motion, or its rate
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time or distance interval between the fronts of two vehicles
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progress toward a goal
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