amphibious landing

/æmˌfɪbiəs ˌlændɪŋ/
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Other forms: amphibious landings

Definitions of amphibious landing
  1. noun
    a military action of coordinated land, sea, and air forces organized for an invasion
    “MacArthur staged a massive amphibious landing behind enemy lines”
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    type of:
    landing
    the act of coming to land after a voyage
    action, military action
    a military engagement
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