passage

Noun
  1. The act of passing from one state or place to the next (synset 100201907)
    is a type of: change of state - the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
    subtypes:
    same as: transition
  2. A section of text;
    Particularly a section of medium length (synset 106411914)
    is a type of: section, subdivision - a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
    subtypes:
    is a part of: text, textual matter - the words of something written
  3. A way through or along which someone or something may pass (synset 103900990)
    is a type of: way - any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
    subtypes:
    • adit - a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine
    • aisle - a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
    • channel - a passage for water (or other fluids) to flow through
    • conduit - a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
    • cul, cul de sac, dead end - a passage with access only at one end
    • fish ladder - a series of ascending pools providing a passage for salmon to swim upstream past a dam
    • passageway - a passage between rooms or between buildings
    • right of way - the passage consisting of a path or strip of land over which someone has the legal right to pass
    • shaft - a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel
    • throat - a passage resembling a throat in shape or function
  4. The passing of a law by a legislative body (synset 101129177)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: lawmaking, legislating, legislation - the act of making or enacting laws
    same as: enactment
  5. A journey usually by ship (synset 100309941)
    "the outward passage took 10 days"
    is a type of: journey, journeying - the act of traveling from one place to another
    subtypes: lockage - passage through a lock in a canal or waterway
    same as: transit
  6. A short section of a musical composition (synset 107058663)
    is a type of: composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music - a musical work that has been created
    subtypes:
    • allegro - a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner
    • allegretto - a musical composition or musical passage to be performed at a somewhat quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro
    • andante - a musical composition or musical passage to be performed moderately slow
    • forte - a musical composition or musical passage to be performed loudly
    • fortissimo - a musical composition or musical passage to be performed very loudly
    • intro - a brief introductory passage to a piece of popular music
    • musical phrase, phrase - a short musical passage
    • cadence - the close of a musical section
    • cadenza - a brilliant solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music
    • largo - (music) a composition or passage that is to be performed in a slow and dignified manner
    • adagio - (music) a composition played in adagio tempo (slowly and gracefully)
    • recitative - a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech
    • modulation, transition - a musical passage moving from one key to another
    • impromptu - a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation
    same as: musical passage
  7. A path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass (synset 105255524)
    "the nasal passages"
    is a type of: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement
    subtypes:
    • birth canal - a passage in the uterus and vagina through which a fetus passes during vaginal birth
    • meatus - a natural body passageway
    • opening, orifice, porta - an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity
    • canal, channel, duct, epithelial duct - a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance
    • sinusoid - tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ
    • carpal tunnel - a passageway in the wrist through which nerves and the flexor muscles of the hands pass
    • root canal - the passage in the root of a tooth through which its nerve and blood vessels enter the pulp cavity
    • esophagus, gorge, gullet, oesophagus - the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
    • epicardia - the short part of the esophagus extending downward from the diaphragm to the stomach
    • fauces - the passage between the back of the mouth and the pharynx
    • fistula, sinus - an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
    • shunt - a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another
    same as: passageway
  8. A bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another (synset 100867278)
    "the passage of air from the lungs"; "the passing of flatus"
    is a type of: reaction, response - a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
    same as: passing
  9. The motion of one object relative to another (synset 107325260)
    "stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets"
    is a type of: motion, movement - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
    same as: passing
  10. The act of passing something to another person (synset 100318861)
    is a type of: bringing, delivery - the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
    subtypes: relay - the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
    same as: handing over

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