waterlanding
nounUK /ˈwɔːtəˌlændɪŋ/
US /ˈwɔːtərˌlændɪŋ/
A waterlanding is when a plane or spacecraft comes down safely on water.
The seaplane made a smooth waterlanding near the dock.
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2. The act of arriving at a place by boat or ship.
Their waterlanding at the island harbor was greeted with cheers.
3. A landing place or dock where boats come ashore.
The old waterlanding was rebuilt so ferries could stop there again.
4. In gaming, a landing on a water tile or surface.
He scored bonus points for a perfect waterlanding in the game.