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land noun 1 the solid part of the Earth's surface as opposed to the area covered by water. 2 ground or soil, especially with regard to its use or quality • farm land. 3 ground that is used for agriculture. 4 a country, state or region • native land. 5 (lands) estates. 6 in compounds any area of ground that is characterized in a specified way • gangland • hinterland. verb (landed, landing) 1 tr & intr to come or bring to rest on the ground or water, or in a particular place, after flight through the air• The plane landed on time. 2 intrans to end up in a speci-fied place or position, especially after a fall, jump, throw, etc. 3 to bring on to the land from a ship • landed the cargo. 4 to bring (a fish, especially one caught on a line) out of the water. 5 colloq to be successful in getting (a job, contract, prize, etc). 6 colloq to give someone (a punch or slap).by land over the ground, as opposed to flying or sailing. in the land of the living colloq alive. land lucky to find oneself in an unexpectedly fortunate position. land on one's feet to end up in a favourable situation, especially after some setback, misdemeanour, indiscretion, etc. see how the land lies to make investigations into something, especially before taking some decision.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon.

Land noun (plural Länder) 1 any of the federal states which make up the Federal Republic of Germany and function as a unit of local government. 2 any of the provinces of Austria.