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landing

Definition

  • noun: an act of returning to the ground or another surface after a flight
  • noun: an act or process of one that 'lands'
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • Market analysts are predicting a 'soft landing' for the economy after the economic boom.

  • These craft are designed for 'landing' troops and equipment.

  • The lunar module made a 'soft landing' on the moon.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Oh, yeah! Yo, Kevron! Lookin' good, my man! KEVRON: (THROUGH SPEAKERS) Oh, I love this guy! (STORKS CHEERING) Perfect landing. Chiggy-check. - STORK: You're the man! - (DOOR BEEPS) What? Millionth package? Not possible. I thought I was only at . Hey, Junior, are you gonna celebrate? (..)
    2016 Storks