dry land
noun/ˌdraɪ ˈlænd/
/ˌdraɪ ˈlænd/
[uncountable]- 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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