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

  • (..) Yes! Manure! I hate manure! Doc, is everything all right? Over. DOC: ...much too turbulent for a landing from this direction. I'll have to approach from the south. Have you got the book? In my hand, Doc! I got it in my hand! Burn it! Check! (..)
    1989 Back to the Future Part II