landfall (Meaning)

Wordnet

landfall (n)

the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water)

the first sighting of land from the sea after a voyage (or flight over water)

Webster

landfall (n.)

A sudden transference of property in land by the death of its owner.

Sighting or making land when at sea.

Synonyms & Antonyms of landfall

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landfall Sentence Examples

  1. The hurricane made landfall in Florida, causing widespread damage and flooding.
  2. The storm's landfall was predicted to be near the Gulf Coast, but it ended up hitting further east.
  3. The area of landfall was evacuated before the storm hit, which helped to minimize casualties.
  4. Landfall was expected to occur shortly after midnight, so residents were advised to stay indoors and be prepared for power outages.
  5. The landfall of the tsunami caused significant destruction to coastal communities.
  6. The earthquake triggered a massive landslide, which caused a deadly landfall in the nearby town.
  7. Landfall is the point where a tropical cyclone first reaches land.
  8. The landfall of the spacecraft was a major milestone in the mission.
  9. The meteor made landfall in a remote area, creating a large crater.
  10. The new landmass formed as a result of the landfall of a tsunami.

FAQs About the word landfall

the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water), the first sighting of land from the sea after a voyage (or flight over water)A sudden transferenc

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The hurricane made landfall in Florida, causing widespread damage and flooding.

The storm's landfall was predicted to be near the Gulf Coast, but it ended up hitting further east.

The area of landfall was evacuated before the storm hit, which helped to minimize casualties.

Landfall was expected to occur shortly after midnight, so residents were advised to stay indoors and be prepared for power outages.