Meaning & Definition of word "Landfall"
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Landfall
/ˈlændfɔːl/
noun:
- 1. The point at which a storm, specifically a tropical cyclone, makes contact with land.
- Example: The hurricane made landfall on the coast just after midnight.
- 2. The act of arriving at land after a voyage over water.
- Example: The ship finally made landfall after weeks at sea.
- 3. The arrival of a spacecraft or celestial body on a planetary surface.
- Example: The rover's landfall on Mars marked a significant milestone in space exploration.
Etymology
First known use in the early 15th century, combining 'land' and 'fall' meaning the act of reaching land.
Common Phrases and Expressions
make landfall:
To arrive at land after a sea journey or when a storm reaches land.
Related Words
arrival:
The act of coming to a place.
voyage:
A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.
coast:
The land next to the sea.
Slang Meanings of landfall
Meaning: Hitting the beach.
Example Sentence: We’re going to make a landfall at the beach party this weekend.
Meaning: Arriving unexpectedly.
Example Sentence: He made a landfall at my place without calling first.