land
n. C / Un. the solid part of the Earth's surface that is not covered by water. It can also mean an area of ground that someone owns.
n. the solid part of the earth's surface; a specific area of ground or territory, often considered in terms of ownership or agricultural use.
The sailors were happy to see land after weeks at sea.
The farmer decided to buy more land to increase the size of his wheat fields.
The dispute over the ancestral land lasted for decades, as both families claimed historical rights to the fertile valley floor.
Uncountable when referring to the earth's surface in general; countable when referring to a specific country or a distinct plot of ground.
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fat of the land
The greatest part of anything; the finest and most abundant share of resources; the cream of the crop.
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land in someone's lap
To come into somebody's possession without that person making any effort to attain it, and possibly without them expecting it.
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land legs
A sense of balance, slowly regained after a time at sea.