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three-point landing

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An airplane landing in which the two main landing gears and the front landing gear or rear landing gear or skid all touch the ground simultaneously.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of superhero landing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: superhero landing

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a landing in which all three wheels of the aircraft touch the ground at the same time

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: aircraft landing, airplane landing

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