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The definition of land
17 Definitions of: land
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- noun, the solid part of the surface of the earth as distinct from seas, lakes, etc. Related adj terrestrial
- noun, a) ground, esp with reference to its use, quality, etc b) (in combination)
- noun, rural or agricultural areas as contrasted with urban ones
- noun, farming as an occupation or way of life
- noun, law a) any tract of ground capable of being owned as property, together with any buildings on it, extending above and below the surface b) any hereditament, tenement, or other interest; realty
- noun, a) a country, region, or area b) the people of a country, etc
- noun, a realm, sphere, or domain
- noun, economics the factor of production consisting of all natural resources
- noun, the unindented part of a grooved surface, esp one of the ridges inside a rifle bore
- noun, how the land lies the prevailing conditions or state of affairs
- verb, to transfer (something) or go from a ship or boat to the shore
- verb, to come to or touch shore
- verb, to come down or bring (something) down to earth after a flight or jump
- verb, to come or bring to some point, condition, or state
- verb, angling to retrieve (a hooked fish) from the water
- verb, to win or obtain
- verb, to deliver (a blow) ▷ See also lands ▷ See also, land up ▷ See also, land with
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| Synonyms: | Informal get, win, score (slang), realm, Law real estate, ground, earth, terra firma, soil, clay | And more... |
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