Landfall ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Landfall ( noun )

The point at which a ship or aircraft first makes land after a voyage or flight.

Origin:

From land + fall.

Examples:

1. The ship's crew prepared for landfall after a month at sea.
2. The aircraft's instruments indicated that landfall was imminent.
3. The storm's landfall caused widespread damage to the coast.
4. The ship's logs recorded the time and location of landfall.
5. The aircraft's passengers were relieved to finally see land after their long flight.

(As a verb)

Landfall ( verb )

The point at which a ship or aircraft first makes land after a voyage or flight.

Origin:

From land + fall.

Examples:

1. The ship's crew prepared for landfall after a month at sea.
2. The aircraft's instruments indicated that landfall was imminent.
3. The storm's landfall caused widespread damage to the coast.
4. The ship's logs recorded the time and location of landfall.
5. The aircraft's passengers were relieved to finally see land after their long flight.