Definition of "landing-party" [landing-party]

• An armed boat's crew sent on shore for offensive or defensive operations, such as engaging an enemy, or for protecting life and property. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "The landing-party that followed had futilely pursued along the jungle runways."
• "Then I wondered how many containers we actually would find there, especially with just forty minutes or so before dark came and the Perse sent a landing-party to end our meddling."
• "I have my landing-party assignment for tomorrow morning."