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Definition of dry land noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dry land

noun
 
/ˌdraɪ ˈlænd/
 
/ˌdraɪ ˈlænd/
 [uncountable]
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  1. land, rather than sea synonym terra firma
    • It was a great relief to be back on dry land after such a rough crossing.
    • It was good to be on dry land again after months at sea.
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