takeoff

A launch or ascent into the air or into flight, such as of an aircraft, rocket, bird, high-jumper etc.

The flight was smooth, but the takeoff was a little rough.

That high-jumper's takeoff needs some work.

A parody or lampoon of someone or something.

Weird Al's song "Lasagna" is a takeoff on the popular song "La Bamba".

I came across a little pamphlet of the period, yellow and almost undecipherable, which, on examination, I found to be a rather amusing skit or satirical take-off on the profit system.

A quantification, especially of building materials.

I'll give you an estimate after I do the quantity takeoffs for the trusses and structural steel.

The removal of sheets from the press.

The spot from which one takes off; specifically, the place from which a jumper rises in leaping.

Encyclopaedia of Sport The take-off should be selected with great care, and a pit of large dimensions provided on the landing side.