Definitions

1. verb

to settle or come to rest, especially after a flight or fall

“The bird alit on the windowsill, its feathers rustling softly.”

2. noun

something that has alit, especially a place where something has come to rest

“The alit of the bird was a small, delicate thing.”

3. verb

to come to rest or settle gently, typically with a soft or quiet sound

“The snowflakes alit on the ground, covering it in a soft layer.”