Phrase guide

hard landing

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An excessively-forceful touchdown, potentially causing damage to the aircraft.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An uncontrolled landing that results in the destruction of the payload or the vehicle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: aerospace, astronautics, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A marked economic slowdown or downturn following a period of rapid growth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: economics, sciences

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4

verb

Meaning 4

present participle of hard land

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, present

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