belly-land: Meaning and Definition of

bel•ly-land

Pronunciation: (bel'ē-land"), [key]
— Aeron. Aeron.
—v.t.
  1. (of an aviator) to land (an aircraft) directly on the fuselage, as because of defective landing gear.
—v.i.
  1. (of an aircraft) to land directly on the fuselage, without using the landing gear.
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