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n. [ L. juglans, -andis, a walnut: cf. F. juglandine. ] (Chem.) An extractive matter contained in the juice of the green shucks of the walnut (Juglans regia). It is used medicinally as an alterative, and also as a black hair dye. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. An alkaloid found in the leaves of the walnut (Juglans regia). [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of, pertaining to, or used for, setting, bringing, or going, on shore. [ 1913 Webster ]

Landing charges, charges or fees paid on goods unloaded from a vessel. --
Landing net, a small, bag-shaped net, used in fishing to take the fish from the water after being hooked. --
Landing stage, a floating platform attached at one end to a wharf in such a manner as to rise and fall with the tide, and thus facilitate passage between the wharf and a vessel lying beside the stage. --
Landing waiter, a customhouse officer who oversees the landing of goods, etc., from vessels; a landwaiter. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A going or bringing on shore. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A place for landing, as from a ship, a carriage. etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Arch.) The level part of a staircase, at the top of a flight of stairs, or connecting one flight with another. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Aeronautics) The act or process of bringing an aircraft to land after having been in the air; as, the pilot made a perfect three-point landing. Contrasted with take-off. [ PJC ]

Landing place. me as Landing, n., 2 and 3. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The wheels and attached structures under an airplane that support it and allow it to move when on the ground; also, the floats or pontoons of an amphibious airplane together with their supporting structures. Landing gear may be fixed rigidly in place, or retractable when in flight. [ PJC ]