hard landing
noun
Aeronautics. an uncontrolled or rough landing by an aircraft or spacecraft, usually resulting in damage.
Economics. an economic downturn or recession after a period of strong demand and expansion.
Nearby words
hard hit, be, hard hitter, hard knocks, hard labor, hard labour, hard landing, hard lens, hard light, hard line, hard liquor, hard luck
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British Dictionary definitions for hard landing
hard landing
noun
a landing by a rocket or spacecraft in which the vehicle is destroyed on impact
a sharp fall into recession following a sustained period of economic growth
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