terra firma

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of TERRA FIRMA

the solid part of our planet's surface as distinguished from the sea and air <after that nightmarish storm, the sailors were grateful to reach terra firma>

Synonyms dirt, dust, ground, land, soil, terra firma

Related Words continent, landmass, zone; island, isthmus, mainland, peninsula

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