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noun • elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface • the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel) • angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) | ||||||||
| 30% | 9 | To make a rough landing without the use of landing gear | ||||||
verb • land on the underside without the landing gear | ||||||||
| 28% | 9 | Landing aid that helps to shorten the landing distance | ||||||
noun • a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft | ||||||||
It Is Lowered For Landing Crossword Clue
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ALTITUDE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ALTITUDE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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