noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An excessively-forceful touchdown, potentially causing damage to the aircraft. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   An uncontrolled landing that results in the destruction of the payload or the vehicle. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A marked economic slowdown or downturn following a period of rapid growth. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle of hard land form-of, participle, present

Synonyms

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abrupt downturndisappointmentharshheavyjarringrapid slowdown

Antonyms

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soft-landing scenariodelicategentlegentle ending