Plain English Meaning
The short leg of the traffic pattern flown across the far end of the runway, where the turns go to the right instead of the usual left.
Full Definition
In the airport traffic pattern, the leg flown perpendicular to the departure end of the runway after the crosswind turn from upwind, where the airplane turns right rather than left. It is used at airports or runways where a right-hand traffic pattern is in effect.
Context Anchor
Used during takeoffs, landings, traffic pattern practice, and instructor questions about how to correct for wind.