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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

  • (..) young men together again. Come back with me. Come back. FLIGHT ATTENDANT: Hot towel, sir? We'll be landing in Los Angeles in about minutes. Do you need immigration forms? Thank you. Hot towel, sir? - No. (..)
    2010 Inception