landing | ||
1. | [ noun ] an intermediate platform in a staircase | |
Related terms: | platform stairway | |
2. | [ noun ] (nautical) structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods | |
Synonyms: | landing_place | |
Related terms: | structure wharf pier dock seaport landing_stage | |
3. | [ noun ] (transportation) the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface) | |
Examples: | "the plane made a smooth landing" "his landing on his feet was catlike" |
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Related terms: | arrival aircraft_landing touchdown splashdown landing_approach land | |
4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 31661 | |
5. | [ noun ] (transportation) the act of coming to land after a voyage | |
Related terms: | arrival debarkation amphibious_landing touchdown splashdown landing_approach land | |
Similar spelling: |
Landin land_mine Landon Landen lending landman Lundin |