soft–land

verb \-ˈland\

Definition of SOFT-LAND

transitive verb

: to cause to make a soft landing on a celestial body (as the moon)

intransitive verb

: to make a soft landing

— soft–lander noun

back-formation from soft landing

First Known Use: 1960

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