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landing

land·ing [ lánding ] (plural land·ings)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. act of coming to ground: the act of reaching, touching, or alighting on the ground, e.g. after a jump or fall

2. arrival on land: an arrival on the ground after having been in the air or at sea

3. place for loading or unloading: a place for loading or unloading passengers or goods, especially from a ship
There are good landings at most of the villages along the coast.

4. level area between stairs: a platform between flights of stairs or the floor at the top or foot of a flight of stairs

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