Associations to the word «Liftoff»

Wiktionary

LIFTOFF, noun. The point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground.

Dictionary definition

LIFTOFF, noun. The initial ascent of a rocket from its launching pad.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley