traffic pattern

/ˌtræfɪk ˌpædərn/
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Other forms: traffic patterns

Definitions of traffic pattern
  1. noun
    the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport
    synonyms: approach pattern, pattern
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    type of:
    itinerary, path, route
    an established line of travel or access
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