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to touch down
[phrase form: touch]
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(of an aircraft or spacecraft) to land on the ground
Example
The seaplane smoothly touched down on the calm waters of the lake.
The spacecraft touched down on Mars, marking a historic moment for space exploration.
The helicopter touched down on the rooftop to rescue the stranded hikers.
The seaplane circled the calm lake before finally touching down on the water.
As the hot air balloon descended, the experienced pilot aimed to touch down softly in the designated landing area.