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Noun: landfall  'land,fol
  1. The first sighting of land from the sea after a voyage (or flight over water)
    "The crew's excitement grew as they anticipated landfall"
     
  2. The seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water)
    "The sailors cheered as they made landfall after weeks at sea"

Derived forms: landfalls

Type of: coast, seacoast, sea-coast, seashore, sighting

Encyclopedia: Landfall, Minnesota