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crash-land
verb [I or T] /ˈkræʃ.lænd/Definition
› to land an aircraft suddenly because of an emergency, sometimes resulting in serious damage or injuries: The jet crash-landed and burst into flames.Travelling by aircraftAviationMovement through the airAccidents involving vehicles crash-landing
/ˈkræʃ.læn.dɪŋ/ noun [C] › The pilot attempted a crash-landing on the beach.AviationTravelling by aircraftMovement through the airAccidents involving vehiclesTravelling by aircraftAviationMovement through the air
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