landing

(noun) an intermediate platform in a staircase.

(noun) structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods. Synonyms: landing place.

(noun) the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface). Examples: "The plane made a smooth landing." "His landing on his feet was catlike."

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

(verb) reach or come to rest. Synonyms: land, set down. Examples: "The bird landed on the highest branch." "The plane landed in istanbul."

(verb) cause to come to the ground. Synonyms: land, put down, bring down. Example: "The pilot managed to land the airplane safely."

(verb) bring into a different state. Synonyms: bring, land. Example: "This may land you in jail."

(verb) bring ashore. Synonyms: land. Example: "The drug smugglers landed the heroin on the beach of the island."

(verb) deliver (a blow). Synonyms: land. Example: "He landed several blows on his opponent's head."

(verb) arrive on shore. Synonyms: land, set ashore, shore. Example: "The ship landed in pearl harbor."

(verb) shoot at and force to come down. Synonyms: down, shoot down, land. Example: "The enemy landed several of our aircraft."