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

  • (..) - What are you doing? Showing the proper way to save someone's life. Come on. - Can I help? - Okay. Ready? - Are you all right? - Yeah. Luckily, I had a soft landing. That's two you owe me now. - Who's keeping count? - I am. That was awesome. - What happened to you guys? - Don't ask. What's that? (..)
    2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth