Lander
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [ˈlændə] · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lander is a noun meaning One who lands, or who lands something.
Meaning
One who lands, or who lands something.
More Meanings
- A spacecraft, particularly a probe, designed to set down on the surface of another celestial body.
- (mining) A person who waits at the mouth of the shaft to receive the kibble of ore.
- (Internet) Synonym of landing page.
- (in combination) A person from a specific land. See highlander, Greenlander.
- (slang) An illegal immigrant.
Example Sentences
The Faroese have been important landers of fish at Aberdeen for decades.
La La Lander: Golden Globe nominee Emma Stone donned a grey ruffled pencil skirt with a white sheer blouse for the party.
Word Forms
- landers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rand, module, modulus, countries, lancer, launcher.
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