The landing gear was lowered before landing.

Meaning: The wheels of the plane were put down before it arrived on the ground.

Choice of Words: Landing gear are the wheels of the plane that allow it to land safely. Lowered means to move something down to a lower position. Landing is when the plane comes down to the ground.

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The airplane's legs were put down before it landed.

Meaning: This means that the part of the airplane that helps it land was moved down before the airplane touched the ground.

Choice of Words: **Legs:** The landing gear is like the legs of the airplane. **Put down:** This means that the landing gear was moved down.

Before the airplane touched the ground, the wheels were moved down.

Meaning: This means that the part of the airplane that helps it land was moved down before the airplane touched the ground.

Choice of Words: **Wheels:** The landing gear has wheels that help the airplane roll on the ground. **Moved down:** This means that the landing gear was moved down.

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