English Explanatory Dictionary

Chinese landing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The landing of an aircraft with one wing lower than the other.

Word forms

Chinese landing Chinese landings

Etymology

From the phrase "one wing low", thought to sound like a Chinese name. Compare Chinese ace.

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