Lander

/ˈlændər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A spacecraft designed to descend to and operate on the surface of a planet or moon.

The lunar lander successfully touched down on the surface of the Moon.

A person or device that lands.

The experienced lander guided the beginner through the process of landing safely.

A type of fishing tackle used for bottom fishing.

He used a lander to catch fish at the lake bottom.

From the verb 'land' combined with the suffix '-er', indicating a doer or agent.

moon lander

A spacecraft designed to land on the moon.

lander stage

The phase of a spacecraft mission focused on landing.

landing

The act of bringing a spacecraft or vehicle down to a surface.

lander module

The portion of a spacecraft designed specifically for landing.

A person who is good at landing things.

He's such a lander when it comes to skateboarding tricks.

Someone who frequently arrives or shows up.

He's always the last lander at the parties.