lander

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Noun lander has 2 senses

Lander - a town in central Wyoming
--₁ is a kind of town
--₁ is a part of Wyoming, Equality State, WY
lander - a space vehicle that is designed to land on the moon or another planet
--₂ is a kind of spacecraft, ballistic capsule, space vehicle

Derived form: verb land₁

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Lander

Noun: A spacecraft or vehicle designed to land on another celestial body, such as the moon or Mars.

Example Sentence: The lander successfully touched down on the lunar surface, ready to begin its scientific mission.

Noun: A person who has landed, especially on a planet or moon.

Example Sentence: The astronaut became the first lander on Mars, paving the way for future human colonization.

Noun: A small vehicle or boat used for traveling short distances between a larger ship or mainland and shore.

Example Sentence: The passengers were transported to the cruise ship via a lander, which took them safely to their destination.

Noun: A person who is interested in or involved with buying and developing land for various purposes.

Example Sentence: As a lander, he specialized in acquiring and developing commercial real estate properties.

Verb: To come to or touch down on a surface, especially after being in the air or water.

Example Sentence: The seaplane carefully lander on the lake, creating ripples on the calm water.