verb
Meaning 1
To land (a vehicle or other payload) on the surface of a body in such a manner that it survives the landing mostly or entirely intact and is usable or able to operate, at least briefly, following touchdown.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, astronautics, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
Examples
- The Spirit and Opportunity rovers were soft-landed on Mars in 2004.
- The crate of supplies soft-landed in the drop zone under its parachute, allowing the soldiers to replenish their food and ammo for the next few days of fighting.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided