Synonyms for

Landfall

Verb / ˈlæˌndfɔ:l / Another word for landfall — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The moment when a storm reaches the shore or land after being over water.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The hurricane made landfall on the coast, causing serious damage.
  2. The ships were waiting for the right tide to make landfall.
  3. The meteorologists were watching the hurricane's path to see where it would make landfall.
  4. The hurricane made landfall in the middle of the night, catching many people off guard.
  5. The residents were preparing for the hurricane's landfall, boarding up windows and stocking up on supplies.

Quotes

  • Every storm makes landfall somewhere.
  • The moment of landfall is always the most dangerous.
  • The hurricane's landfall was expected to cause widespread damage.

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