Definition of "headway" in Englisch

noun

1. Movement ahead or forward.

2. (nautical) Forward motion, or its rate.

3. (countable, transport) The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route.

4. (uncountable, figuratively) Progress toward a goal.

5. (countable) The clearance beneath an object, such as an arch, ceiling or bridge; headroom.

6. (mining) A crossheading.