The landing
Example: Landing brings aircraft safely onto runway surface
Definition
"The landing" refers to the process of bringing an aircraft safely onto the runway surface from flight. It involves descending and touching down, ensuring the aircraft transitions from air to ground smoothly and securely to complete a flight.
Etymology
The term "the landing" originates from the Old English word 'land' meaning ground or firm surface. It evolved to describe the act of coming down and reaching the ground, especially in aviation, where safely returning to land is a critical phase of flight.
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"The landing" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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