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ditching

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐmɐˈɾaʒɐ̃j̃/a·ma·ra·gem

Definition

1

The act or manoeuvre of ditching; the landing of an aircraft on water.

Usage examples

The seaplane's ditching was smooth.
The crew prepared for a forced ditching.

Common combinations

emergency ditchingsuccessful ditching