Definition: The event of arriving at or seeing land after being at sea or in the air.

Example: The ship made landfall after a long journey across the ocean.

Definition: A strong strap or cord used to secure or bind things together.

Example: The lashing held the cargo securely on the truck during the journey.

Definition: A large mass of snow, ice, and rocks that falls down a mountain suddenly and quickly.

Example: The skiers were warned about the possibility of a lawine in the area.

Definition: Describing the side or direction that is sheltered from the wind, typically the opposite side from where the wind is coming.

Example: The leeward side of the mountain is often warmer and drier than the windward side.

Definition: In the direction that the wind is blowing, away from the source of the wind.

Example: The boat sailed leeward to avoid the strong winds.

Definition: The side of something that is sheltered from the wind, typically the opposite side from where the wind is coming.

Example: The sailors set up camp on the leeward side of the island to avoid the strong winds.

Definition: A decrease in speed, strength, or intensity; a pause or break in something that is usually continuous.

Example: After weeks of heavy rain, there was finally a letup in the storm.

Definition: A person who comes from the Levant region, which includes countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Israel, or a strong wind that blows from the east in the Mediterranean area.

Example: The levanter brought a refreshing breeze to the coastal town.

Definition: A type of wind that blows from the southwest, particularly in Italy.

Example: The libeccio brought warm air from the sea, making the day feel much warmer.

Definition: The process of removing cargo from a ship to make it lighter, or the feeling when a baby drops lower in the womb before birth.

Example: The lightening of the ship allowed it to navigate shallower waters safely.

Definition: To make something less heavy or to reduce its weight or intensity.

Example: The new design is lightening the load of the backpack, making it easier to carry.

Definition: Moving very quickly or suddenly, like a flash of light in the sky during a storm.

Example: The lightning-fast runner won the race easily.

Definition: To produce a sudden flash of bright light in the sky, usually during a storm.

Example: The sky lit up as the storm began to lightning.

Definition: A natural electrical discharge in the sky that produces a bright flash of light, often seen during storms.

Example: The lightning struck the tree, splitting it in half.

Definition: To look sullen or angry, often with a frowning expression.

Example: He tends to lour when he is upset about something.