landing (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlændɪŋ/
Definition
The action of arriving on a surface, especially after flying or falling.
Examples
The pilot executed a perfect landing despite the strong winds.
After a long flight, the passengers were relieved by the gentle landing.
The paratrooper's landing was soft due to the parachute.
How to Use landing
- landing gear (collocation)
- The wheels or other devices on an aircraft that support it when it is on the ground. — "The pilot extended the landing gear just before touching down."
- landing strip (collocation)
- A narrow strip of ground prepared for aircraft to take off or land on. — "The small plane used a short landing strip in the countryside."
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