This is the 7452nd most frequent Catalan word.
aterrant
"Landing."
In this sentence, 'aterrant' is used as the present participle of the verb 'aterrar', describing the action of landing.
Estem aterrant en un aeroport nou.
We are landing in a new airport.
Here, 'aterrant' metaphorically means 'grounding' or 'solidifying', used to describe organizing or concretizing ideas.
Estava aterrant les idees per al projecte.
I was grounding the ideas for the project.
In this context, 'aterrant' refers to the physical action performed by the birds as they descend to the meadow.