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deadstick landing	When a pilot lands a plane after the engine has died; a landing lacking any propulsion control.	Rate it: (1.00 / 1 vote)
landing gear	aircraft's undercarriage	Rate it: (1.00 / 1 vote)
landing strip	A cultivated pubic hair pattern in which much of the pubic hair is removed, leaving only a central vertical line or rectangle.	Rate it: (1.00 / 1 vote)
landing strip	A runway for aircraft, especially one which is auxiliary or temporary.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
stick the landing	To complete a gymnastic or other athletic routine involving leaps, vaults, somersaults, etc. by landing firmly, solidly, and flawlessly on one's feet.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
stick the landing	To execute a flawless landing.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
stick the landing	To complete a process in an impressive and conclusive manner.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
below the belt	Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.	Rate it: (3.00 / 1 vote)
three green	a confirmation given by the pilots that the landing gear has gone down successfully and has locked.	Rate it: (3.00 / 1 vote)
crack-up	Aircraft crash, crash landing,	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
faceplant	The act of landing face first, often associated with bailing during extreme sports.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
on my final	Reference to final approach, attitude configuration, positions of various controls in the landing of an aircraft.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
splash down	The act of landing in water.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)