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catwalk

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noun cat·walk \ˈkat-ˌwȯk\

Simple Definition of catwalk

  • : a narrow structure for people to walk on along a bridge or high up on the side of a building

  • : the raised structure that models walk along in a fashion show

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of catwalk

  1. :  a narrow walkway (as along a bridge)

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1845

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1845

CATWALK Defined for Kids

catwalk

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noun cat·walk \ˈkat-ˌwȯk\

Definition of catwalk for Students

  1. :  a narrow walk or way (as along a bridge)



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