make landfall
The phrase "make landfall" is commonly used in meteorology and nautical contexts to describe the point at which a storm or vessel reaches land.
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Definition
B2Meteorology
(technical)When a storm, such as a hurricane, reaches the shore.
Example
- The hurricane is expected to make landfall in the early morning hours.
B2Nautical
(technical)When a ship arrives at or sights the shore.
Example
- The ship made landfall after a long journey across the Atlantic.
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