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land [ˈlænd]

1 land noun
  • the solid part of the surface of the Earth : an area of ground —often used before another noun
  • an area of the earth's solid surface that is owned by someone —often used before another noun
  • a country or nation —sometimes used figuratively

2 land verb
  • to return to the ground or another surface after a flight
  • to cause (an airplane, helicopter, etc.) to return to the ground or another surface after a flight
  • to hit or come to a surface after falling or moving through the air —sometimes used figuratively