1. 1. The act or process of coming to land or rest, especially after a voyage or flight.
   2. A termination, especially of a voyage or flight.
2. A site for loading and unloading passengers and cargo.
3. 1. An intermediate platform on a flight of stairs.
   2. The area at the top or bottom of a staircase.

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