English Words Starting With L

• landeshauptmann

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlændəsˌhaʊptmən/The governor or chief executive of an Austrian state (Bundesland).
• landfall

  nounC1
  /ˈlænd.fɔːl/The act of land coming into sight after a journey by sea or air; the first sighting of land.
• landfill

  nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈlænd.fɪl/A site where waste materials are buried under layers of earth.
• landform

  nounC2
  /ˈlændfɔːm/A natural physical feature of the Earth's surface, such as a mountain, valley, plain, or plateau.
• landgrab

  nounC1
  /ˈlændˌɡræb/The acquisition of a large area of land, often quickly and aggressively, especially by a corporation, government, or powerful entity, sometimes through questionable or forceful means.
• landgrave

  nounRare
  /ˈlændɡreɪv/A historical noble title, ranking above a count, associated with territorial jurisdiction in certain Germanic regions.
• landgraviate

  nounC2
  /ˈlandˌɡreɪ.vɪ.ət/The office, jurisdiction, or territory of a landgrave.
• landgravine

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlændɡrəviːn/The wife or widow of a landgrave; a woman holding the rank or title of landgrave in her own right.
• landholder

  nounC1
  /ˈlændˌhəʊl.dər/A person who owns or occupies land, especially a substantial amount.
• landing

  nounB1
  /ˈlændɪŋ/The act of coming down or bringing something down to the ground or a surface after flight or a jump.
• landing beacon

  nounC1-C2 / Very Low Frequency in general contexts; High Frequency in aviation and specific technical contexts.
  /ˈlændɪŋ ˈbiːkən/A radio transmitter or visual device that guides aircraft or spacecraft to a safe landing area by providing directional signals.
• landing beam

  nounC1
  /ˈlændɪŋ biːm/A structural horizontal beam that supports a landing (e.g., in a staircase or an aircraft's landing gear).
• landing card

  nounC1
  /ˈlændɪŋ ˌkɑːd/A form that travelers must complete upon arrival in a foreign country, providing personal and travel details to immigration authorities.
• landing clerk

  nounLow/Very Rare
  /ˈlænd.ɪŋ ˌklɑːk/An office worker responsible for recording and processing cargo, goods, or passengers arriving at a dock, port, or airport.
• landing craft

  nounC1
  /ˈlændɪŋ ˌkrɑːft/a flat-bottomed boat designed for delivering troops, vehicles, and equipment from ships to shore during military amphibious operations.
• landing field

  nounC1
  /ˈlændɪŋ fiːld/A flat, open area of land where aircraft can take off and land, especially one that is not a formal or permanent airport.
• landing flap

  nounLow (Specialised/Technical)
  /ˈlændɪŋ flæp/A hinged or movable control surface on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing that is extended to increase lift and drag during landing approach.
• landing force

  nounC1
  /ˈlændɪŋ fɔːs/A military unit, especially a naval infantry or amphibious unit, organized and equipped to conduct an assault from the sea onto a hostile shore.
• landing gear

  nounLow
  /ˈlændɪŋ ɡɪə/The undercarriage of an aircraft, including wheels, skids, or floats, used for takeoff and landing.
• landing net

  nounC1
  /ˈlændɪŋ ˌnet/A small net with a handle and a shallow hoop, used to scoop a hooked fish out of the water.

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