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English noun: landing

1. landing (artifact) an intermediate platform in a staircase


Broader (hypernym)platform


Part meronymstaircase, stairway

2. landing (artifact) structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods


Synonymslanding place


Broader (hypernym)construction, structure


Narrower (hyponym)dock, dockage, docking facility


Part holonymlanding stage


Part meronymharbor, harbour, haven, seaport

3. landing (act) the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface)


SamplesThe plane made a smooth landing.
His landing on his feet was catlike.


Broader (hypernym)arrival


Narrower (hyponym)aircraft landing, airplane landing, splashdown, touchdown


Part holonymlanding approach

4. landing (act) the act of coming to land after a voyage


Broader (hypernym)arrival


Narrower (hyponym)amphibious landing, debarkation, disembarkation, disembarkment









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