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Land

/lænd/

The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.

📖 Definitions of "Land"

noun
  1. 1

    The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.

    "Most insects live on land."

  2. 2

    Real estate or landed property; a partitioned and measurable area which is owned and on which buildings can be erected.

    "There are 50 acres of land in this estate."

  3. 3

    A country or region.

  4. 4

    A person's country of origin and/or homeplace; homeland.

verb
  1. 1

    To descend to a surface, especially from the air.

    "The plane is about to land."

  2. 2

    To alight, to descend from a vehicle.

  3. 3

    To come into rest.

  4. 4

    To arrive at land, especially a shore, or a dock, from a body of water.

adjective
  1. 1

    Of or relating to land.

  2. 2

    Residing or growing on land.

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