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to ditch

verbtechnicaluncommon/ɐmɐˈɾaɾ/a·ma·rar

Definition

1

To land an aircraft on the surface of the water.

Usage examples

The pilot was forced to ditch the plane in the ocean due to mechanical failure.
Seaplanes are designed to ditch safely.

Common combinations

to ditch an aircraftto make a water landing