(land etc)
91land — In law, the part of the earth s surface that can be owned, including all buildings, trees, minerals, etc. , attached to or forming part of it. It also includes the airspace above the land necessary for its reasonable enjoyment. In law, a first… …
92land degradation — /ˈlænd dɛgrədeɪʃən/ (say land degruhdayshuhn) noun the process by which the value of land for agriculture is reduced, as by erosion, salinity, overcropping, etc …
93land grant — /ˈlænd grænt/ (say land grant) noun the grant of Crown land, as to an individual, government body, organisation, etc …
94land reclamation — /ˈlænd rɛkləˌmeɪʃən/ (say land rekluh.mayshuhn) noun the improvement or the draining of land, so that it may be used for farming, building, etc …
95land-poor — Term used to describe person that owns a substantial amount of land, but is nonetheless short of cash to pay bills because, for example, land is unproductive, market for crops depressed, etc …
96land-poor — Term used to describe person that owns a substantial amount of land, but is nonetheless short of cash to pay bills because, for example, land is unproductive, market for crops depressed, etc …
97land development — Improving and subdividing a tract of land preparatory to the erection of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings; the improvement of land for agricultural purposes. A planned scheme for the construction of houses, street improvements,… …
98land mine — noun an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over • Syn: ↑ground emplaced mine, ↑booby trap • Hypernyms: ↑mine • Hyponyms: ↑bouncing betty, ↑claymore mine, ↑ …
99land — lænd n. country; state; nation; kingdom; estate; countryside; shore, dry land; ground; real estate v. arrive on the ground, alight; set on the ground; bring to shore; drop anchor; climb onto dry ground; exit from a ship; arrive at, end up in (a… …
100land on your feet — If you land on your feet, you make a quick recovery after a difficulty such as a business failure, an illness, a loss, etc. Don t worry about Bob. He always lands on his feet …
