Splash down
verb
To land on a body of water in a vehicle, especially a spacecraft.
The spaceship splashed down in the ocean after its journey into space.
Often appears as...
- spacecraft splash down
- capsule splash down
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To fall or jump into water, creating a splash.
The kids loved splashing down into the pool from the diving board.
Often appears as...
- splash down in pool
- splash down in sea
verb
To cause water or other liquid to splash, while putting something down.
He splashed down the glass of juice on the table, spilling some.
Often appears as...
- splash drink down
- splash paint down
verb
To land on a body of water in a vehicle, especially a spacecraft.
The spaceship splashed down in the ocean after its journey into space.
Often appears as...
- spacecraft splash down
- capsule splash down
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To fall or jump into water, creating a splash.
The kids loved splashing down into the pool from the diving board.
Often appears as...
- splash down in pool
- splash down in sea
verb
To cause water or other liquid to splash, while putting something down.
He splashed down the glass of juice on the table, spilling some.
Often appears as...
- splash drink down
- splash paint down
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Space Context
Used when talking about spacecraft and their return to Earth.
Astronauts wait for the capsule to splash down.
Pro Tip 2/3News Reports
Often heard in news about space missions.
The mission was a success, and the craft splashed down safely.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Missions
Associated with Apollo moon landing and other historic space events.
The Apollo 11 lunar module splashed down in 1969.
Pro Tip 1/3Space Context
Used when talking about spacecraft and their return to Earth.
Astronauts wait for the capsule to splash down.
Pro Tip 2/3News Reports
Often heard in news about space missions.
The mission was a success, and the craft splashed down safely.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Missions
Associated with Apollo moon landing and other historic space events.
The Apollo 11 lunar module splashed down in 1969.
Pro Tip 1/3Space Context
Used when talking about spacecraft and their return to Earth.
Astronauts wait for the capsule to splash down.
Pro Tip 2/3News Reports
Often heard in news about space missions.
The mission was a success, and the craft splashed down safely.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Missions
Associated with Apollo moon landing and other historic space events.
The Apollo 11 lunar module splashed down in 1969.
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