land

noun:the solid part of the earth's surface, as distinct from sea or air
- After weeks at sea, the sailors were overjoyed to see land.
noun:a country or region
- He dreamed of visiting the land of his ancestors.
verb:to come down through the air and rest on the ground or another surface
- The butterfly will land on that flower.
verb:to bring an aircraft or spacecraft to the ground or another surface in a controlled manner
- The pilot will land the plane in ten minutes.
verb:to succeed in obtaining or achieving something, especially something desirable or competitive
- She managed to land a high-paying job after graduation.