dry land

• Tierra firme en oposición al mar o al agua; suelo sólido, especialmente tras estar en el mar o en una masa de agua.

Land as opposed to sea or water; solid ground, especially after being at sea or in a body of water.

1. Land as opposed to waterA2formal

   The solid surface of the earth, as distinct from oceans, seas, or other bodies of water.

   tierra firme

   • After weeks at sea, the sailors were relieved to see dry land.
   • The ship finally reached dry land after the storm.
   • Many animals live on dry land, while others live in water.