Meaning & use
Landing
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The action of coming down to the ground or water after flight, a jump, or a fall.
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The pilot made a smooth landing despite the strong crosswinds.
The gymnast stuck her landing perfectly after the final tumbling pass.
A note on using this word
Landing can also refer to a flat platform at the top of a staircase or between flights of stairs.
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takeoff
Another way to use it
2. noun
A flat platform at the top of a staircase or between two flights of stairs.
She paused on the landing to catch her breath before continuing up.
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