Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of bringing something or someone down to the ground or another surface after being airborne.
Landing
/ˈlændɪŋ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She stood at the landing, holding the battered New York Times.
On the very top landing, I bent over the glass parapet.
The helicopter hovered before making a smooth landing.
Etymology:
Derived from Old Norse lenda which means to land, related to land which refers to the ground or area one stands upon, dating back to Middle English and earlier forms in Germanic languages.
Usage Statistics:
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