Military boat used to transport troops and supplies for landing operations; generally refers to vessels with a displacement of less than 500 tons.

A naval vessel used to transport troops, vehicles, weapons, and supplies for amphibious landing operations; generally refers to ships with a displacement over 500 or 600 tons.

to land by force; to make a forced landing

a small area on an enemy shore captured by an advance force to ensure the safe landing of following troops

to land on the moon's surface