catwalk

noun — 4 senses

catwalk

noun

Etymology From cat + walk.

1

Nautical, Transport An elevated enclosed passage providing access fore and aft from the bridge of a merchant vessel.

2

Any similar elevated walkway.

  • The lengthening [of the District Line platforms] is being done so that passengers will no longer have to use the narrow catwalks to enter and leave the front and rear portions of eight-car trains.1963 June, “News and Comment: Victoria line engineering works”, in Modern Railways, page 370:
3

Fashion, Lifestyle A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.

4

Broadly The business of making clothes for fashion shows.

Derived terms
catwalklike

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