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  • noun Plural form of catwalk.

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Examples

  • But of course, although the overall slant was toward simplicity and accessibility, with hundreds of ­designers showing their collections - on official catwalks, on unofficial ­catwalks, on video, on static "salon" ­presentations, on hangers - there is still plenty of edge out there, from Hannah Marshall's blue-lipped Gaga-esque drama to the veils, tiaras and out-of-the-box colour clash of ­Meadham Kirchhoff.

    The Guardian World News Jess Cartner-Morley 2010

  • These catwalks, being (usually) indoors, are not covered or enclosed, and in modern everyday parlance catwalks have come to indicate these sort of raised platforms.

    Everything2 New Writeups 2009

  • A dearth of black models strutting the catwalks is a persistent issue in the

    Uptown Girls RSS Feed 2008

  • We start off with Whitney being extremely productive at work (just like the good old days) and combing through her Google email as Olivia "catwalks" into the office wearing what I can only assume is the top half of an ostrich costume.

    ImBringingBloggingBack 2009

  • 'catwalks' as enclosed or covered elevated walkways - used either for bridge access or, on modern ships with large amounts of equipment on deck, to carry their users over the cluttered deck area (Liberty Ship terms).

    Everything2 New Writeups 2009

  • The new livestock exchange was said to have the most up-to-date features, including catwalks from which buyers could inspect the animals that were at the center of so many people's lives.

    Farmers vow to rebuild Northern Virginia livestock exchange as community hub Fredrick Kunkle 2010

  • No doubt we'll be seeing more variations on the theme on other catwalks and on the high street.

    Luxury Is A La Mode At Celine, Galliano, Givenchy & Akris (PHOTOS) The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • Celine designer Philo won a cult following during her time at the label's crosstown rival, Chloe, and her return to fashion touched off the new minimalist movement that's swept catwalks worldwide and spawned countless imitations.

    Luxury Is A La Mode At Celine, Galliano, Givenchy & Akris (PHOTOS) The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • The new livestock exchange was said to have the most up-to-date features, including catwalks from which buyers could inspect the animals that were at the center of so many people's lives.

    Farmers vow to rebuild Northern Virginia livestock exchange as community hub Fredrick Kunkle 2010

  • The new livestock exchange was said to have the most up-to-date features, including catwalks from which buyers could inspect the animals that were at the center of so many people's lives.

    Farmers vow to rebuild Northern Virginia livestock exchange as community hub Fredrick Kunkle 2010

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