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landing
noun land·ing \ˈlan-diŋ\
: an act of returning to the ground or another surface after a flight
: a level area at the top of stairs or between two sets of stairs
: a place where boats and ships load and unload passengers and cargo
Full Definition of LANDING
1
: an act or process of one that lands; especially : a going or bringing to a surface (as land or shore) after a voyage or flight
2
: a place for discharging and taking on passengers and cargo
3
: a level part of a staircase (as at the end of a flight of stairs)
4
plural : the amount of fish or shellfish landed annually in a particular area
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First Known Use of LANDING
15th century
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landing
noun land·ing \ˈlan-diŋ\
Definition of LANDING for Kids
1
: the act of returning to a surface after a flight or voyage <The plane made a smooth landing.>
2
: a place for unloading or taking on passengers and cargo
3
: a level area at the top of a flight of stairs or between two flights of stairs
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