lander — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One who lands, or who lands something.

   Examples

   The Faroese have been important landers of fish at Aberdeen for decades.

2. A spacecraft, particularly a probe, designed to set down on the surface of another celestial body.

3. A person who waits at the mouth of the shaft to receive the kibble of ore.

4. An illegal immigrant.

   Usage

   • Slang

5. Synonym of landing page.

   Usage

   • Internet

Noun

1. A person from a specific land. See highlander, Greenlander.

   Usage

   • In compounds

   Examples

   La La Lander: Golden Globe nominee Emma Stone donned a grey ruffled pencil skirt with a white sheer blouse for the party.

Noun

1. a space vehicle that is designed to land on the moon or another planet

   Broader terms

   spacecraftballistic capsulespace vehicle