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

  • (..) The next will be up to specifications. - At least they gave us a discount. - Quite. In the meantime, sir, may I suggest you try to avoid landing on your head? Why bats, Master Wayne? Bats frighten me. It's time my enemies shared my dread. FLASS: What is this? (..)
    2005 Batman Begins