Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • verb to land on the underside without the landing gear; -- of airplanes.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb land on the underside without the landing gear

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Examples

  • Warrant Officer R.J. Mercer had his starboard wing so badly shot up by enemy fire that he was forced to bellyland in the desert to prevent stalling and crashing.

    The HurricaneStory Gallico, Paul 1959

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