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Crash Land

Description:

The term "crash land" refers to the act of forcibly and unexpectedly bringing an aircraft, spacecraft, or any flying object to the ground in an uncontrolled or emergency manner. It typically implies a rough and abrupt landing due to various circumstances, such as engine failure, pilot error, or unforeseen incidents.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Verb: The airplane had to crash land in a field.
• Noun: The crash landing created a lot of commotion at the airport.

Senses and Usages:

1. Sense: Emergency Landing

A crash landing involving an unplanned and immediate landing of an aircraft or spacecraft due to critical or unforeseen circumstances.

• Example Sentence 1: The pilot skillfully managed to crash land the damaged plane on the nearby runway.
• Example Sentence 2: The spacecraft experienced a technical malfunction, forcing the crew to crash land on a deserted planet.
2. Sense: Rough or Uncontrolled Landing

A crash landing characterized by a sudden and violent impact with the ground, often resulting in damage to the aircraft and potential injuries to passengers and crew.

• Example Sentence 1: The small plane crash landed in a field, causing extensive damage to its wings and fuselage.
• Example Sentence 2: The helicopter had to crash land during the storm, but fortunately, everyone on board survived with only minor injuries.

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