Landing — synonyms, definition

1. landing (Noun)

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landing (Noun) — An intermediate platform in a staircase.

landing (Noun) — Structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods.

landing (Noun) — The act of coming down to the earth (or other surface). ex. "the plane made a smooth landing" ex. "his landing on his feet was catlike"

landing (Noun) — The act of coming to land after a voyage.

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2. landing (Verb)

alighting arriving bringing bringing down docking downing putting down setting ashore setting down shooting down shoring

landing (Verb) — Reach or come to rest. ex. "The bird landed on the highest branch" ex. "The plane landed in Istanbul"

landing (Verb) — (air travel) cause to come to the ground. ex. "the pilot managed to land the aeroplane safely"

landing (Verb) — Bring into a different state. ex. "this may land you in jail"

landing (Verb) — Bring ashore. ex. "The drug smugglers landed the heroin on the beach of the island"

landing (Verb) — Deliver (a blow). ex. "He landed several blows on his opponent's head"

landing (Verb) — Arrive on shore. ex. "The ship landed in Pearl Harbor"

landing (Verb) — Shoot at and force to come down. ex. "the enemy landed several of our aircraft"

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