landing in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of coming to land after a voyage
   landing 
   
2. the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface)
   "the plane made a smooth landing"; "his landing on his feet was catlike"
   landing 
   
3. structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods
   landing  landing place 
   
4. an intermediate platform in a staircase
   landing