passage

Definition (noun): the act of passing from one state or place to the next

Definition (noun): a section of text; particularly a section of medium length

Definition (noun): a way through or along which someone or something may pass

Definition (noun): the passing of a law by a legislative body

Definition (noun): a journey usually by ship

Example: the outward passage took 10 days

Definition (noun): a short section of a musical composition

Definition (noun): a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass

Example: the nasal passages

Definition (noun): a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another

Example: the passage of air from the lungs

Definition (noun): a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another

Example: the passing of flatus

Definition (noun): the motion of one object relative to another

Example: stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets

Definition (noun): the act of passing something to another person