English noun: landing | |||
1. | landing (artifact) an intermediate platform in a staircase | ||
Broader (hypernym) | platform | ||
Part meronym | staircase, stairway | ||
2. | landing (artifact) structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods | ||
Synonyms | landing place | ||
Broader (hypernym) | construction, structure | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dock, dockage, docking facility | ||
Part holonym | landing stage | ||
Part meronym | harbor, harbour, haven, seaport | ||
3. | landing (act) the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface) | ||
Samples | The plane made a smooth landing. His landing on his feet was catlike. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | arrival | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | aircraft landing, airplane landing, splashdown, touchdown | ||
Part holonym | landing approach | ||
4. | landing (act) the act of coming to land after a voyage | ||
Broader (hypernym) | arrival | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | amphibious landing, debarkation, disembarkation, disembarkment | ||