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

  • (..) And he urged all other world leaders to unite with China and take a similar stance. With a huge build up of forces at their landing sites, are thought to be following China's lead. It can't be random. Its going to take us years. What's this term here? (..)
    2016 Arrival
  • (..) Ahm, me? You know me. I'm about the same Mom, I'm fine. Ok, I'll call you later. Bye. and at around hours after landing, there's still no signs of what might be called first contact. Now, the objects measure at least ft. tall... two more reported to have (..)
    2016 Arrival