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landfall

The correct spelling is landfall.

How to pronounce landfall

noun

IPA: /ˈlænd.fɔːl/

Say it like: Lan-dfa-ll

The correct spelling is landfall. Arrival at the shore by ship. For example: "Lighthouses are usually the first aids seen when making landfall."

Usage Examples

Lighthouses are usually the first aids seen when making landfall.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Arrival at the shore by ship.
  2. 2.The point at which a hurricane or similar storm reaches land.
  3. 3.The first land discovered after a sea voyage.
  4. 4.A landslip.

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