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landing-stage

 

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Noun landing-stage has 1 sense
  1. landing stage - platform from which passengers and cargo can be (un)loaded
    --1 is a kind of platform
    --1 is a part of landing, landing place

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Landing Stage

Definition:

A landing stage refers to a structure or platform built on the edge of a body of water, such as a river or lake, for the purpose of embarking or disembarking from boats or ships.

Senses:

1. Noun: Structure for Embarkation/Disembarkation

A landing stage can refer to a fixed or floating structure built alongside the shore of a body of water, serving as a convenient platform for people to board or leave boats, ferries, or other watercraft.

Example Sentence:

As the sun set, tourists gathered at the landing stage, eagerly waiting for the river cruise ship to dock.

2. Noun: Platform for Loading/Unloading Goods

Landing stage can also describe a platform or structure where goods, cargo, or freight are loaded or unloaded from vessels, facilitating the transfer of merchandise between ships and the shore.

Example Sentence:

The port authorities constructed a new landing stage to streamline the process of loading and unloading containers from cargo ships.

3. Noun: Popular Term for a Stage in Aviation

In aviation, a landing stage can sometimes colloquially refer to the specific phase of an aircraft's descent and touchdown onto a runway during landing.

Example Sentence:

The experienced pilot executed a flawless landing, gently touching down on the runway after a smooth landing stage.

4. Noun: Local Sense - Geographical Landmark

Locally, in certain regions or communities, a landing stage can also denote a specific geographical feature, such as a prominent rock formation or landmark used as a navigational reference point by local fishermen or sailors.

Example Sentence:

The fishermen knew they were near their village when they spotted the distinctive landing stage jutting out of the water.

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