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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

  • (..) Easy, R. . Fire ships on the left and the right. - We’ll take you in. - OBI-WAN: Copy that. - Landing strip, straight ahead. - We’re coming in too hot. - - Another happy landing. - Are you coming, Master? (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith