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Definitions from the WebBelly-landDescription:As a noun: 1. The act of making an emergency landing of an aircraft without its landing gear being deployed, causing the belly of the aircraft to touch the ground first. 2. A crash landing where the aircraft descends flatly onto the ground, usually without causing significant damage or injuries. As a verb: 1. To make an emergency landing of an aircraft without deploying the landing gear, causing the belly of the aircraft to touch the ground first. 2. To crash land an aircraft flatly onto the ground in a controlled manner, minimizing damage and injuries. Sample Sentences:Noun - Sense 1: During the pilot's skillful belly-land, the aircraft glided smoothly onto the runway, avoiding any potential disaster. Noun - Sense 2: Fortunately, the belly-land resulted in minimal damage to the aircraft, and all passengers and crew members evacuated safely. Verb - Sense 1: In a desperate situation, the pilot had no choice but to belly-land the aircraft on a field adjacent to the airport. Verb - Sense 2: The skilled pilot managed to belly-land the malfunctioning plane with great precision, preventing a catastrophic accident. Related Products: | ||||
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