land
l
l
a
æ
n
n
d
d
British pronunciation
/lænd/

Definition & Meaning of "land"

Land
01

the earth's surface where it is not under water

Wiki
land definition and meaning
example
Example
click on words
The plane circled above the land before making its final approach.
They built their house on fertile land near the river.
02

a specific area of ground owned by someone

land definition and meaning
03

an area of ground used for farming

Wiki
land definition and meaning
04

the territory occupied by a nation

land definition and meaning
05

territory over which rule or control is exercised

06

the people who live in a nation or country

07

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

08

a domain in which something is dominant

09

a politically organized body of people under a single government

10

agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life

11

United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991)

Wiki
to land
01

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Intransitive: to land | to land somewhere
to land definition and meaning
example
Example
click on words
The plane lands smoothly on the runway.
The bird lands on the branch to rest.
1.1

to safely bring an aircraft down to the ground or the surface of water

Transitive: to land an aircraft | to land an aircraft somewhere
to land definition and meaning
example
Example
click on words
The skilled pilot expertly landed the airplane at the busy airport.
Despite challenging weather conditions, the captain successfully landed the aircraft on the carrier deck.
02

to bring something or someone to a specified condition

Transitive: to land sb/sth in a specific condition
example
Example
click on words
The team was able to land the project in a successful and timely completion.
The athlete managed to land herself in peak physical condition just in time for the championship.
03

to unload someone or something from a watercraft onto solid ground

Transitive: to land sb/sth | to land sb/sth somewhere
example
Example
click on words
The crew worked efficiently to land the supplies on the remote island.
The captain skillfully landed the passengers on the picturesque beach using a small dinghy.
04

to deliver a punch, hit, or physical strike to another person

Transitive: to land a punch or hit | to land a punch or hit on sb
example
Example
click on words
During the boxing match, the skilled fighter strategically landed a powerful uppercut.
The martial artist focused on precision and timing to land a series of quick kicks.
05

to reach and disembark on solid ground, typically after a journey by water

Intransitive: to land | to land somewhere
example
Example
click on words
After a long journey, the explorers were relieved to finally land on the shores of the island.
The passengers anticipated the moment when the cruise ship would land at the tropical port.
06

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

Transitive: to land a job or achievement
example
Example
click on words
After months of preparation and interviews, she finally landed the position as the lead software developer.
Despite fierce competition, the talented musician landed a record deal with a major music label.
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store