land·ing 
(lăndĭng)
(lăndĭng)n.
1.
a. The act or process of coming to land or rest, especially after a voyage or flight.
b. A termination, especially of a voyage or flight.
2. A site for loading and unloading passengers and cargo.
3. landings An amount of fish or shellfish harvested in a particular place during a particular period.
4.
a. An intermediate platform on a flight of stairs.
b. The area at the top or bottom of a staircase.