splash down
The term "splash down" is often associated with space missions where vehicles return to Earth and land in the ocean.
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Definition
B2Space Missions
(technical)To land in the ocean at the end of a space flight.
Example
- The capsule will splash down in the Pacific Ocean after re-entry.
B2General
(informal)To fall or descend into water, creating a splash.
Example
- The kids love to jump off the dock and splash down into the lake.
C1Idiom
(figurative)To appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
Example
- He seemed to splash down out of nowhere, surprising everyone at the meeting.
Similar
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