landfall
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landfall (ˈlændˌfɔːl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the act of sighting or nearing land, esp from the sea |
| 2. | the land sighted or neared |
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Landfall
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Example sentences
These stronger storms can increase damage to human structures when they make landfall.
At the time of landfall, the maximum winds were occurring over water well to the south and east of the center.
In those areas where oil has already made landfall, cleanup workers continue to slog away.
Alaskans are awaiting the landfall of a storm that may end larger than any on record in the area.
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