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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

  • (..) You don't know how long I've wanted to do that, Sullivan. ( grunts ) ( chuckles ) ( punches landing ) Hah! Ooh! ( shrieks ) ( panting ) Ooh! (..)
    2001 Monsters, Inc.