landing
Pronunciation: [ˈlændɪŋ]
Word
Context: "aviation"
(noun) the act of bringing an airplane down to the ground safely. When a plane lands, it goes from flying in the air to being on the runway at an airport.
Example
The landing of the plane was smooth, and everyone applauded when they arrived safely.
Example
The landing was rough, and many passengers felt scared during the bumpy descent.
Example
How many landings does the pilot make in a day?
Context: "aviation"
(verb) to bring an airplane down to the ground safely. It is what pilots do when they finish flying and need to touch down.
Example
The pilot successfully landed the plane right on time.
Example
He couldn't land the plane because of the strong winds.
Example
Can you land a plane without any assistance?
Context: "general use"
(noun) a place where someone or something comes down to the ground. This could also mean the area around where someone may set down.
Example
They found a perfect landing spot for their camping tent near the lake.
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The landing site was too rocky and not suitable for setting up camp.
Example
Is this a safe landing area for our activities?
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