to ditch
verbtécnico/ɐmɐˈɾaɾ/low
a·ma·rar
Definition
To land an aircraft on the surface of the water.
The pilot was forced to ditch the plane in the ocean due to mechanical failure.
Seaplanes are designed to ditch safely.
Common collocations
to ditch an aircraftto make a water landing
Etymology
Do latim 'ad mare' (para o mar) ou 'ad marāre'.