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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLaufsteg
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Laufsteg
"Die Designerin präsentierte ihre neue Kollektion auf dem Laufsteg."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A narrow, elevated platform running out into an auditorium or audience, or between sections of a stage, used by models to display clothes in a fashion show.
"The lead model strode down the catwalk in a stunning haute couture gown." - 2
A narrow elevated walkway, such as one built high up in a theatre, bridge, or industrial facility for workers to access equipment.
"Lighting technicians adjusted the spotlights from the metal catwalk above the stage."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Combining the nouns 'cat' (referring to a domestic feline, possibly due to the narrow, stealthy balancing act required) and 'walk', the term originated in the late 19th century. Initially used in nautical and industrial contexts for narrow elevated walkways, it later evolved in the mid-20th century to describe the narrow platform used by fashion models.
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podium
Transliteration: podium
"Les mannequins ont défilé sur le podium avec assurance."
Laufsteg
Transliteration: Laufsteg
"Die Designerin präsentierte ihre neue Kollektion auf dem Laufsteg."
passerella
Transliteration: passerella
"La modella ha sfilato elegantemente sulla passerella."
pasarela
Transliteration: pasarela
"La nueva colección de verano brilló en la pasarela."
passarela
Transliteration: passarela
"As modelos desfilaram com elegância na passarela."
रamp
Transliteration: raimp
Script: रैंप
"मॉडल ने फैशन शो में रैंप पर वॉक किया।"
T台
Transliteration: tī tái
"模特们在T台上自信地展示服装。"
런웨이
Transliteration: reon-wei
"모델들이 화려한 조명 아래 런웨이를 걷고 있다."
ランウェイ
Transliteration: ranwei
"モデルたちが優雅にランウェイを歩いた。"
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