landing
n. countablen. the act of bringing an aircraft or boat to the ground or shore. It can also mean the flat area at the top of a set of stairs.
n. the action of bringing an aircraft or spacecraft to the ground after a flight, or a vessel to the shore. Also refers to the level area at the top of a staircase or between flights of stairs.
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the wind.
After a long flight across the ocean, the passengers cheered when the plane finally made a safe landing.
The architect designed a wide landing between the two flights of stairs to allow natural light from the tall window to reach the ground floor.
Often used with the verbs 'make' or 'perform' in an aviation context.
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deadstick landing
A forced landing without propulsion of an aircraft that normally operates with propulsion.
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landing strip
A cultivated pubic hair pattern in which much of the pubic hair is removed, leaving only a central vertical line or rectangle.
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stick the landing
To complete a process in an impressive and conclusive manner.